Masdevallia misasii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Masdevallia misasii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Colombian range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this high-altitude orchid's survival.
Habitat
This orchid is endemic to the cloud forests of Colombia's Eastern Cordillera, typically found growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered trees at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires the consistently cool, humid conditions characteristic of these high-altitude montane ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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