VU

Masdevallia ludibunda

Unknown

Overview

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

Masdevallia ludibunda faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change is causing upward shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns that threaten the cool, humid conditions essential for this orchid's survival. Illegal collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orchid inhabits cool, humid cloud forests and montane forests between 2,000-3,000 meters elevation in the Colombian Andes. It grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Masdevallia ludibunda classified as Vulnerable?
Masdevallia ludibunda 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. Masdevallia ludibunda faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change is causing upward shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns that threaten the cool, humid conditions essential for this orchid's survival. Illegal collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Masdevallia ludibunda live?
Masdevallia ludibunda 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 Masdevallia ludibunda?
The main threats to Masdevallia ludibunda 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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