VU

Elizabetha speciosa

Declining

Overview

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

Elizabetha speciosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid canopy of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing on moss-covered branches of mature trees at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found only in well-preserved forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elizabetha speciosa classified as Vulnerable?
Elizabetha speciosa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Elizabetha speciosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival.
Where does Elizabetha speciosa live?
Elizabetha speciosa 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 Elizabetha speciosa?
The main threats to Elizabetha speciosa 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.

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