CR

Vanda lombokensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Vanda lombokensis faces severe population decline primarily due to overcollection for the international orchid trade, driven by its striking flowers and rarity value. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development on Lombok Island has eliminated many of its natural forest sites. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits montane forests on Lombok Island, Indonesia, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in humid, shaded conditions at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in intact tropical montane forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vanda lombokensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Vanda lombokensis 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. Vanda lombokensis faces severe population decline primarily due to overcollection for the international orchid trade, driven by its striking flowers and rarity value. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development on Lombok Island has eliminated many of its natural forest sites. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.
Where does Vanda lombokensis live?
Vanda lombokensis 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 Vanda lombokensis?
The main threats to Vanda lombokensis are 1.1, 10.1, 2.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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