VU

Lepanthes barbelifera

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepanthes barbelifera faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits humid cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these montane ecosystems, including high humidity, cool temperatures, and frequent fog cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepanthes barbelifera classified as Vulnerable?
Lepanthes barbelifera 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. Lepanthes barbelifera faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Lepanthes barbelifera live?
Lepanthes barbelifera 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 Lepanthes barbelifera?
The main threats to Lepanthes barbelifera 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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