Otoglossum arminii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Otoglossum arminii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Colombian range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires specific microclimatic conditions found only in intact montane ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this orchid's survival in high-altitude environments.
Habitat
Otoglossum arminii is endemic to the cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, where it grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree branches and trunks at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. The species requires the consistently high humidity and cool temperatures characteristic of these montane ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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