VU

Pleurothallis troglodytes

Unknown

Overview

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

Pleurothallis troglodytes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the specialized microhabitats this epiphytic orchid requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters, growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas of persistent fog and high humidity. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in these threatened Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleurothallis troglodytes classified as Vulnerable?
Pleurothallis troglodytes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pleurothallis troglodytes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the specialized microhabitats this epiphytic orchid requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species thrives.
Where does Pleurothallis troglodytes live?
Pleurothallis troglodytes 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 Pleurothallis troglodytes?
The main threats to Pleurothallis troglodytes 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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