CR

Graphorkis medemiae

Declining

Overview

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

Graphorkis medemiae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Colombian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal logging and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this orchid requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orchid species inhabits humid montane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte in cloud forest environments. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture levels found in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graphorkis medemiae classified as Critically Endangered?
Graphorkis medemiae 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. Graphorkis medemiae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Colombian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal logging and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this orchid requires.
Where does Graphorkis medemiae live?
Graphorkis medemiae occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Graphorkis medemiae?
The main threats to Graphorkis medemiae are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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