ENEndangered
Habenaria egregia
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Habenaria egregia classified as Endangered?
Habenaria egregia 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Habenaria egregia live?
Habenaria egregia occurs in Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Habenaria egregia?
The main threats to Habenaria egregia are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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