VU

Restrepia purpurea

Unknown

Overview

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

Restrepia purpurea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its cloud forest range in the northern Andes. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while agricultural expansion into montane areas eliminates critical habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and humidity patterns in the narrow altitudinal zones where this orchid thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests between 1,500-2,800 meters elevation in the northern Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent high humidity and cool temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Restrepia purpurea classified as Vulnerable?
Restrepia purpurea 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 purpurea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its cloud forest range in the northern Andes. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while agricultural expansion into montane areas eliminates critical habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and humidity patterns in the narrow altitudinal zones where this orchid thrives.
Where does Restrepia purpurea live?
Restrepia purpurea 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 purpurea?
The main threats to Restrepia purpurea 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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