CR

Dracula gorgonella

Declining

Overview

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

Dracula gorgonella faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in montane regions pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orchid species inhabits cool, humid cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Andean mountains. It grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree branches in areas with persistent fog and high humidity levels.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dracula gorgonella classified as Critically Endangered?
Dracula gorgonella 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 gorgonella faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in montane regions pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Where does Dracula gorgonella live?
Dracula gorgonella occurs in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dracula gorgonella?
The main threats to Dracula gorgonella are 2.1, 3.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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