CR

Cynorkis schlechteri

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cynorkis schlechteri faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to slash-and-burn agriculture, logging, and mining activities that continue to fragment its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the delicate ecological balance required for this orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cynorkis schlechteri is endemic to the montane forests of Madagascar, typically found in humid, shaded understory environments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy, including consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight.

Other threatened species in Orchidaceae

CR

Benthamia nigrovaginata

Unknown
Dark-red HelleborineCR

Dark-red Helleborine

Epipactis atrorubens

Unknown
CR

Broughtonia cubensis

Unknown
CR

Huntleya apiculata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cynorkis schlechteri classified as Critically Endangered?
Cynorkis schlechteri is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cynorkis schlechteri faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to slash-and-burn agriculture, logging, and mining activities that continue to fragment its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the delicate ecological balance required for this orchid's survival.
Where does Cynorkis schlechteri live?
Cynorkis schlechteri occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cynorkis schlechteri?
The main threats to Cynorkis schlechteri are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.