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Porpax leedalii

Unknown

Overview

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

Porpax leedalii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and human settlement expansion. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal preferences. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations of this distinctive orchid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Western Ghats. It grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte on moss-covered rocks and tree trunks in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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VU

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Aidia abeidii

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EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Porpax leedalii classified as Endangered?
Porpax leedalii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Porpax leedalii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and human settlement expansion. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal preferences. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations of this distinctive orchid.
Where does Porpax leedalii live?
Porpax leedalii occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Porpax leedalii?
The main threats to Porpax leedalii 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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