CR

Rhomboda arunachalensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Rhomboda arunachalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Eastern Himalayas. The species' extremely limited range in Arunachal Pradesh makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while infrastructure development and road construction fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits moist, shaded understory areas of subtropical and temperate forests in the Eastern Himalayas. It typically grows in humus-rich soils under dense canopy cover at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in Arunachal Pradesh.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Awareness & communicationsLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhomboda arunachalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Rhomboda arunachalensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Rhomboda arunachalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Eastern Himalayas. The species' extremely limited range in Arunachal Pradesh makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while infrastructure development and road construction fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.
Where does Rhomboda arunachalensis live?
Rhomboda arunachalensis occurs in Bhutan, and India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rhomboda arunachalensis?
The main threats to Rhomboda arunachalensis are 10.3, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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