ENEndangered
Vanilla phaeantha
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla_phaeantha
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 swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vanilla phaeantha classified as Endangered?
Vanilla phaeantha 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Vanilla phaeantha live?
Vanilla phaeantha occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, and El Salvador (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vanilla phaeantha?
The main threats to Vanilla phaeantha are 2.1, 2.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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