Encyclia nematocaulon
CR

Encyclia nematocaulon

Unknown

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Overview

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

Encyclia nematocaulon faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from orchid enthusiasts, as its distinctive flowers make it highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this epiphytic orchid requires in its cloud forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters, growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks. It requires the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found in these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Encyclia nematocaulon classified as Critically Endangered?
Encyclia nematocaulon 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. Encyclia nematocaulon faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from orchid enthusiasts, as its distinctive flowers make it highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this epiphytic orchid requires in its cloud forest habitat.
Where does Encyclia nematocaulon live?
Encyclia nematocaulon 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 Encyclia nematocaulon?
The main threats to Encyclia nematocaulon 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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