VU

Sphaeradenia brachiolata

Unknown

Overview

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

Sphaeradenia brachiolata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has reduced suitable habitat patches and isolated remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in montane environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks. It requires consistent moisture and filtered light conditions typical of Central American cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphaeradenia brachiolata classified as Vulnerable?
Sphaeradenia brachiolata 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. Sphaeradenia brachiolata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has reduced suitable habitat patches and isolated remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival in montane environments.
Where does Sphaeradenia brachiolata live?
Sphaeradenia brachiolata occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sphaeradenia brachiolata?
The main threats to Sphaeradenia brachiolata are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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