VU

Lepanthes satyrica

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepanthes satyrica faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within 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 subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes 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 levels characteristic of these specialized ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepanthes satyrica classified as Vulnerable?
Lepanthes satyrica 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 satyrica faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within 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 subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Lepanthes satyrica live?
Lepanthes satyrica 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 satyrica?
The main threats to Lepanthes satyrica 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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