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Lepanthes palpebralis

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Overview

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

Lepanthes palpebralis 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 cloud forests and montane rainforests 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 palpebralis classified as Endangered?
Lepanthes palpebralis 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 palpebralis 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 palpebralis live?
Lepanthes palpebralis 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 palpebralis?
The main threats to Lepanthes palpebralis 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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