CR

Peristylus societatis

Unknown

Overview

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

Peristylus societatis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Society Islands. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that supports this orchid's specialized ecological requirements. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in its island habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered orchid is endemic to the Society Islands in French Polynesia, where it inhabits native forest understory and forest margins at moderate elevations. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions found in remnant native vegetation communities that have largely been cleared or degraded across its island range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peristylus societatis classified as Critically Endangered?
Peristylus societatis 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. Peristylus societatis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Society Islands. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that supports this orchid's specialized ecological requirements. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in its island habitat.
Where does Peristylus societatis live?
Peristylus societatis 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 Peristylus societatis?
The main threats to Peristylus societatis 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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