Phragmipedium andreettae
CR

Phragmipedium andreettae

Declining

Photo: (c) Juan Martinez, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Martinez

Overview

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

Phragmipedium andreettae faces severe threats from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, driven by its extreme rarity and desirability among collectors. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Peruvian range compounds these pressures. The species' naturally small population size and restricted distribution make it exceptionally vulnerable to both human exploitation and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests on steep slopes in the eastern Andes of Peru, typically growing in moss-covered rocky crevices and humus-rich soils at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires consistently high humidity and filtered light conditions characteristic of these misty mountain forests.

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phragmipedium andreettae classified as Critically Endangered?
Phragmipedium andreettae 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. Phragmipedium andreettae faces severe threats from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, driven by its extreme rarity and desirability among collectors. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Peruvian range compounds these pressures. The species' naturally small population size and restricted distribution make it exceptionally vulnerable to both human exploitation and environmental changes.
Where does Phragmipedium andreettae live?
Phragmipedium andreettae occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phragmipedium andreettae?
The main threats to Phragmipedium andreettae are 5.3, 5.4, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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