VU

Restrepia sanguinea

Unknown

Overview

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

Restrepia sanguinea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Colombian cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited 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 the cloud forests of the Colombian Andes, typically growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the consistently cool, humid conditions characteristic of these montane ecosystems, with frequent fog and mist providing essential moisture.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Restrepia sanguinea classified as Vulnerable?
Restrepia sanguinea 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 sanguinea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Colombian cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited 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 sanguinea live?
Restrepia sanguinea 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 sanguinea?
The main threats to Restrepia sanguinea 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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