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Lepanthes cingens

Declining

Overview

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

Lepanthes cingens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane range in Central America. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid microclimatic conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cool, humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepanthes cingens classified as Endangered?
Lepanthes cingens 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. Lepanthes cingens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane range in Central America. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid microclimatic conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival.
Where does Lepanthes cingens live?
Lepanthes cingens occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lepanthes cingens?
The main threats to Lepanthes cingens 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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