VU

Embreea rodigasiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Embreea rodigasiana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this orchid depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic species to survive and reproduce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent high humidity and cool temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Embreea rodigasiana classified as Vulnerable?
Embreea rodigasiana 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. Embreea rodigasiana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this orchid depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic species to survive and reproduce.
Where does Embreea rodigasiana live?
Embreea rodigasiana 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 Embreea rodigasiana?
The main threats to Embreea rodigasiana 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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