CR

Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum kolopakingii

Declining

Overview

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

Paphiopedilum kolopakingii faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, with its striking appearance making it highly sought after by collectors. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion in its limited range has further reduced available growing sites. The species' extremely restricted distribution and slow reproductive rate make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from overcollection.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits humid limestone areas and rocky outcrops in tropical montane forests of Kalimantan, typically growing in shaded conditions with good drainage. It occurs at elevations between 400-800 meters in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum classified as Critically Endangered?
Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum 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. Paphiopedilum kolopakingii faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, with its striking appearance making it highly sought after by collectors. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion in its limited range has further reduced available growing sites. The species' extremely restricted distribution and slow reproductive rate make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from overcollection.
Where does Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum live?
Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Kolopaking's Paphiopedilum are 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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