CR

Habenaria phylacocheira

Declining

Overview

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

Habenaria phylacocheira faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining populations. Climate change may further stress this orchid by altering the specific microhabitat conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical forests, typically growing in areas with particular soil chemistry and moisture conditions. It requires undisturbed forest environments with stable temperature and humidity regimes.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Habenaria phylacocheira classified as Critically Endangered?
Habenaria phylacocheira 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 phylacocheira faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining populations. Climate change may further stress this orchid by altering the specific microhabitat conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Habenaria phylacocheira live?
Habenaria phylacocheira occurs in 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 phylacocheira?
The main threats to Habenaria phylacocheira are 1.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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