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Oncidium nevadense

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Overview

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

Oncidium nevadense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns threaten the specific microclimatic conditions required for this orchid's survival. Collection pressure from orchid enthusiasts and illegal trade further compounds population decline risks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orchid species inhabits cloud forests and montane regions at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, requiring specific humidity levels and temperature ranges. It typically grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree branches in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oncidium nevadense classified as Critically Endangered?
Oncidium nevadense 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. Oncidium nevadense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns threaten the specific microclimatic conditions required for this orchid's survival. Collection pressure from orchid enthusiasts and illegal trade further compounds population decline risks.
Where does Oncidium nevadense live?
Oncidium nevadense 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 Oncidium nevadense?
The main threats to Oncidium nevadense 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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