Pterichis colombiana
Photo: (c) Juan Sebastian Martinez Moreno, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Sebastian Martinez Moreno
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pterichis colombiana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Colombia's cloud forests. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions pose additional pressures on the remaining forest patches where this orchid persists.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid is endemic to Colombia's cloud forests, typically found in humid montane environments between 1,800-2,800 meters elevation. It grows in the understory of primary and secondary cloud forests, requiring the specific microclimate conditions of persistent fog and high humidity characteristic of these ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pterichis colombiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Pterichis colombiana live?
What are the main threats to Pterichis colombiana?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.