VU

Masdevallia schlimii

Unknown

Overview

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

Masdevallia schlimii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Colombia's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range in the Cordillera Oriental makes entire populations vulnerable to localized deforestation events. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the narrow temperature and humidity ranges these orchids require, potentially forcing them beyond their elevational limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cool, humid cloud forests of the Colombian Andes at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It grows 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 schlimii classified as Vulnerable?
Masdevallia schlimii 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 schlimii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Colombia's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range in the Cordillera Oriental makes entire populations vulnerable to localized deforestation events. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the narrow temperature and humidity ranges these orchids require, potentially forcing them beyond their elevational limits.
Where does Masdevallia schlimii live?
Masdevallia schlimii 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 schlimii?
The main threats to Masdevallia schlimii 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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