Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain
VU

Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera repens

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyera_repens

Overview

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

Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and habitat degradation across its range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest management practices that alter the understory microclimate it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the cool, moist conditions this orchid depends on in coniferous and mixed forests.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small terrestrial orchid inhabits the understory of cool, moist coniferous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with deep leaf litter and partial shade. It typically grows in acidic soils under spruce, fir, and pine trees across boreal and montane forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain classified as Vulnerable?
Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain 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. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and habitat degradation across its range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest management practices that alter the understory microclimate it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the cool, moist conditions this orchid depends on in coniferous and mixed forests.
Where does Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain live?
Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain 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 Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain?
The main threats to Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain 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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