VU

Restrepia echinata

Unknown

Overview

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

Restrepia echinata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Colombian cloud forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits Colombian cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters, growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas of high humidity and consistent moisture. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these montane ecosystems, including cool temperatures and frequent fog cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Restrepia echinata classified as Vulnerable?
Restrepia echinata 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 echinata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Colombian cloud forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid.
Where does Restrepia echinata live?
Restrepia echinata 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 echinata?
The main threats to Restrepia echinata 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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