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Epidendrum fusagasugaense

Unknown

Overview

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

Epidendrum fusagasugaense faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion around Fusagasugá, Colombia, where residential and agricultural development continues to fragment its cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 2,000-2,800 meters in the Colombian Andes. It grows attached to tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent moisture and cool temperatures typical of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Epidendrum fusagasugaense classified as Endangered?
Epidendrum fusagasugaense is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Epidendrum fusagasugaense faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion around Fusagasugá, Colombia, where residential and agricultural development continues to fragment its cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic orchid's survival.
Where does Epidendrum fusagasugaense live?
Epidendrum fusagasugaense 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 Epidendrum fusagasugaense?
The main threats to Epidendrum fusagasugaense 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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