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Restrepia tsubotae

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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 tsubotae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting its montane habitat. 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 cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Colombian Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Restrepia tsubotae classified as Endangered?
Restrepia tsubotae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Restrepia tsubotae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid.
Where does Restrepia tsubotae live?
Restrepia tsubotae 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 tsubotae?
The main threats to Restrepia tsubotae 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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