CR

Habenaria cauda-porcelli

Unknown

Overview

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

Habenaria cauda-porcelli faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow habitat preferences make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while cattle grazing and agricultural conversion continue to degrade remaining suitable sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this terrestrial orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants, typically growing in shaded understory areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires specific microclimate conditions including consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight, making it highly dependent on intact forest canopy cover.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Habenaria cauda-porcelli classified as Critically Endangered?
Habenaria cauda-porcelli 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 cauda-porcelli faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow habitat preferences make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while cattle grazing and agricultural conversion continue to degrade remaining suitable sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this terrestrial orchid's survival.
Where does Habenaria cauda-porcelli live?
Habenaria cauda-porcelli 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 Habenaria cauda-porcelli?
The main threats to Habenaria cauda-porcelli are 2.1, 2.3, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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