ENEndangered
Habenaria maitlandii
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Habenaria maitlandii classified as Endangered?
Habenaria maitlandii 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 maitlandii live?
Habenaria maitlandii occurs in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Habenaria maitlandii?
The main threats to Habenaria maitlandii are 1.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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