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Hemipilia camptoceras

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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.

Hemipilia camptoceras faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which disrupts the delicate relationships with its mycorrhizal partners and pollinators. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this high-altitude orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters, typically growing in moss-rich understory environments with well-drained, humus-rich soils. It shows a preference for partially shaded areas within primary and secondary broadleaf forests, often associated with specific mycorrhizal fungi essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hemipilia camptoceras classified as Endangered?
Hemipilia camptoceras 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. Hemipilia camptoceras faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which disrupts the delicate relationships with its mycorrhizal partners and pollinators. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this high-altitude orchid requires for survival.
Where does Hemipilia camptoceras live?
Hemipilia camptoceras 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 Hemipilia camptoceras?
The main threats to Hemipilia camptoceras are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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