CR

Sang's Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum sangii

Declining

Overview

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

Paphiopedilum sangii faces severe threats from overcollection for the international orchid trade, driven by its striking appearance and extreme rarity. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion in its limited range has further reduced available growing sites. The species' naturally small population size and restricted distribution make it exceptionally vulnerable to local extinctions from even minor disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1200 meters in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It grows in deep leaf litter and humus-rich soils under the forest canopy, requiring consistent moisture and filtered light conditions.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sang's Paphiopedilum classified as Critically Endangered?
Sang's Paphiopedilum 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. Paphiopedilum sangii faces severe threats from overcollection for the international orchid trade, driven by its striking appearance and extreme rarity. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion in its limited range has further reduced available growing sites. The species' naturally small population size and restricted distribution make it exceptionally vulnerable to local extinctions from even minor disturbances.
Where does Sang's Paphiopedilum live?
Sang's Paphiopedilum occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sang's Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Sang's Paphiopedilum are 5.3, 5.4, 8.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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