ENEndangered
Tailed Phragmipedium
Phragmipedium caudatum
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phragmipedium_caudatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSite/area managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tailed Phragmipedium classified as Endangered?
Tailed Phragmipedium 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 Tailed Phragmipedium live?
Tailed Phragmipedium occurs in Bolivia, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tailed Phragmipedium?
The main threats to Tailed Phragmipedium are 4.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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