VUVulnerable
Irapeao Cypripedium
Cypripedium irapeanum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
Why is Irapeao Cypripedium classified as Vulnerable?
Irapeao Cypripedium is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Irapeao Cypripedium live?
Irapeao Cypripedium occurs in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Irapeao Cypripedium?
The main threats to Irapeao Cypripedium are 1.1, 11.1, 2.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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