VUVulnerable
Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper
Cypripedium passerinum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper classified as Vulnerable?
Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper 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 Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper live?
Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper occurs in Canada. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper?
The main threats to Sparrow's-egg Lady's-slipper are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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