CR

Dracula exasperata

Declining

Overview

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

Dracula exasperata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Ecuador's cloud forests, where its extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have reduced suitable epiphytic habitat, while climate change alters the precise temperature and humidity conditions this orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the cool, humid cloud forests of Ecuador at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It grows exclusively on moss-covered tree branches in areas with consistent fog and high humidity levels.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dracula exasperata classified as Critically Endangered?
Dracula exasperata 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. Dracula exasperata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Ecuador's cloud forests, where its extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have reduced suitable epiphytic habitat, while climate change alters the precise temperature and humidity conditions this orchid requires for survival.
Where does Dracula exasperata live?
Dracula exasperata occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dracula exasperata?
The main threats to Dracula exasperata are 3.2, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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