CR

Habenaria bosseriana

Declining

Overview

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

Habenaria bosseriana faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn practices continue to reduce its already fragmented habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that may disrupt the delicate moisture conditions this orchid requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid is endemic to Madagascar's humid montane forests, typically found in shaded understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Habenaria bosseriana classified as Critically Endangered?
Habenaria bosseriana 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. Habenaria bosseriana faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn practices continue to reduce its already fragmented habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that may disrupt the delicate moisture conditions this orchid requires.
Where does Habenaria bosseriana live?
Habenaria bosseriana occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Habenaria bosseriana?
The main threats to Habenaria bosseriana are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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