Megastylis montana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Megastylis montana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its montane forest environments, where logging and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized ecosystem. The species' restricted altitudinal range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upslope with limited available area. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.
Habitat
This orchid species inhabits montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in humid, shaded environments with consistent moisture levels.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
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