CR

Disperis kamerunensis

Declining

Overview

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

Disperis kamerunensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cameroon's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities and slash-and-burn agriculture continue to reduce the intact forest patches essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this specialized orchid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid is endemic to the montane forests of Cameroon, typically found in humid, shaded understory environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires specific soil conditions and mycorrhizal associations found only in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Disperis kamerunensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Disperis kamerunensis 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. Disperis kamerunensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cameroon's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities and slash-and-burn agriculture continue to reduce the intact forest patches essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this specialized orchid.
Where does Disperis kamerunensis live?
Disperis kamerunensis occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Disperis kamerunensis?
The main threats to Disperis kamerunensis are 1.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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