VU

Lepanthes comadresina

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepanthes comadresina faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane cloud forest range in Costa Rica. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Costa Rica, typically growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires the consistently high humidity and cool temperatures characteristic of these misty, perpetually fog-shrouded ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepanthes comadresina classified as Vulnerable?
Lepanthes comadresina 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 comadresina faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane cloud forest range in Costa Rica. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Lepanthes comadresina live?
Lepanthes comadresina 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 comadresina?
The main threats to Lepanthes comadresina 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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