VU

Masdevallia renzii

Unknown

Overview

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

Masdevallia renzii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to localized deforestation events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this high-altitude orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orchid species inhabits cool, humid cloud forests in the Andes mountains at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. 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 renzii classified as Vulnerable?
Masdevallia renzii 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 renzii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to localized deforestation events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this high-altitude orchid's survival.
Where does Masdevallia renzii live?
Masdevallia renzii 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 renzii?
The main threats to Masdevallia renzii 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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