ENEndangered
Paphiopedilum spicerianum
Local name: Spicer’s Paphiopedilum
Declining
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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
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcementLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Bhutan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spicer’s Paphiopedilum classified as Endangered?
Spicer’s 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 Spicer’s Paphiopedilum live?
Spicer’s Paphiopedilum occurs in Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar (Burma). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spicer’s Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Spicer’s 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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