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Herpyza grandiflora

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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.

Herpyza grandiflora faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the plant's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Herpyza grandiflora inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forest margins at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires well-drained soils with high organic content and depends on specific microclimatic conditions found in forest understory environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Herpyza grandiflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Herpyza grandiflora 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. Herpyza grandiflora faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the plant's reproductive cycles.
Where does Herpyza grandiflora live?
Herpyza grandiflora 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 Herpyza grandiflora?
The main threats to Herpyza grandiflora 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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