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Lepanthes osiris

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepanthes osiris faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane cloud forest range in Ecuador. 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 delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Ecuadorian Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas with persistent fog and high humidity, requiring the specialized microclimate conditions found in these threatened ecosystems.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepanthes osiris classified as Endangered?
Lepanthes osiris 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 osiris faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane cloud forest range in Ecuador. 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 delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Lepanthes osiris live?
Lepanthes osiris 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 osiris?
The main threats to Lepanthes osiris 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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