Masdevallia arangoi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Masdevallia arangoi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native Colombian range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while illegal collection for the international orchid trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this high-altitude orchid's survival.
Habitat
This orchid inhabits cool, humid cloud forests and montane regions of the Colombian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered trees and rocks at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires consistently moist conditions with high humidity and filtered sunlight characteristic of these high-altitude ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Masdevallia arangoi classified as Endangered?
Where does Masdevallia arangoi live?
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