VU

Restrepia chrysoglossa

Unknown

Overview

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

Restrepia chrysoglossa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while agricultural expansion into cloud forest zones eliminates critical habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this orchid's survival in high-altitude ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in the Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture from fog and frequent rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Restrepia chrysoglossa classified as Vulnerable?
Restrepia chrysoglossa 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. Restrepia chrysoglossa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while agricultural expansion into cloud forest zones eliminates critical habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this orchid's survival in high-altitude ecosystems.
Where does Restrepia chrysoglossa live?
Restrepia chrysoglossa 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 chrysoglossa?
The main threats to Restrepia chrysoglossa 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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