CRCritically Endangered

Neottia confusa

Unknown

Overview

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

Neottia confusa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized mycorrhizal relationships make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this orchid's survival.
Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits Mediterranean woodland and scrubland, typically growing in partially shaded areas under oak and pine forests. It requires specific soil conditions and mycorrhizal fungal partnerships to survive, making it highly sensitive to habitat disturbance.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neottia confusa classified as Critically Endangered?

Neottia confusa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Neottia confusa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized mycorrhizal relationships make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this orchid's survival.

Where does Neottia confusa live?

Neottia confusa occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Neottia confusa?

The main threats to Neottia confusa 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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