VUVulnerable
Shaggy Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcementLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shaggy Paphiopedilum classified as Vulnerable?
Shaggy Paphiopedilum 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Shaggy Paphiopedilum live?
Shaggy Paphiopedilum occurs in China, India, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shaggy Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Shaggy Paphiopedilum are 3.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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