CR

Epidendrum lanceolatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Epidendrum lanceolatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation has eliminated much of the cloud forest habitat this epiphytic orchid requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival in montane environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, growing on tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent high humidity. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed primary forest canopies of Central American mountain ranges.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Epidendrum lanceolatum classified as Critically Endangered?
Epidendrum lanceolatum 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. Epidendrum lanceolatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation has eliminated much of the cloud forest habitat this epiphytic orchid requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival in montane environments.
Where does Epidendrum lanceolatum live?
Epidendrum lanceolatum 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 Epidendrum lanceolatum?
The main threats to Epidendrum lanceolatum 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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