ENEndangered
Snow-White Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum niveum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Snow-White Paphiopedilum classified as Endangered?
Snow-White Paphiopedilum 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Snow-White Paphiopedilum live?
Snow-White Paphiopedilum occurs in Malaysia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Snow-White Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Snow-White Paphiopedilum are 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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