ENEndangered
Wild Shallot
Encyclia caicensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Turks & Caicos Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Wild Shallot classified as Endangered?
Wild Shallot 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 Wild Shallot live?
Wild Shallot occurs in Turks & Caicos Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wild Shallot?
The main threats to Wild Shallot are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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