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Restrepia aspasicensis

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Overview

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

Restrepia aspasicensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to a single locality makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any disturbance, with mining activities and agricultural expansion posing immediate risks to its cloud forest habitat. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests in the Colombian Andes at elevations between 2,000-2,500 meters. It grows on moss-covered tree branches in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture from cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Restrepia aspasicensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Restrepia aspasicensis 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. Restrepia aspasicensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to a single locality makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any disturbance, with mining activities and agricultural expansion posing immediate risks to its cloud forest habitat. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.
Where does Restrepia aspasicensis live?
Restrepia aspasicensis 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 Restrepia aspasicensis?
The main threats to Restrepia aspasicensis 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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