CR

Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum

Declining

Overview

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

Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, with its striking slipper-shaped flowers making it highly sought after by collectors. The species' extremely restricted range in the Philippines makes entire populations vulnerable to over-harvesting. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion further compounds the threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits humid montane forests and limestone cliffs in the Philippines, typically growing in shaded areas with well-draining soils. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum classified as Critically Endangered?
Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, with its striking slipper-shaped flowers making it highly sought after by collectors. The species' extremely restricted range in the Philippines makes entire populations vulnerable to over-harvesting. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion further compounds the threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum live?
Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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