CR

Cynorkis sylvatica

Declining

Overview

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

Cynorkis sylvatica faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Madagascar's remaining forest ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from slash-and-burn agriculture, logging, and human settlement expansion. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions required for this orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid is endemic to Madagascar's humid montane forests, typically found in shaded understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires specific microclimate conditions including consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight provided by the forest canopy.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cynorkis sylvatica classified as Critically Endangered?
Cynorkis sylvatica 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 sylvatica faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Madagascar's remaining forest ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from slash-and-burn agriculture, logging, and human settlement expansion. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions required for this orchid's survival.
Where does Cynorkis sylvatica live?
Cynorkis sylvatica occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cynorkis sylvatica?
The main threats to Cynorkis sylvatica are 5.3, 5.4, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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