Fen Orchid
CR

Fen Orchid

Liparis loeselii

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liparis_loeselii

Overview

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

The Yellow Widelip Orchid faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Drainage of fens, bogs, and wet meadows for agriculture and development has eliminated many historical populations, while remaining sites suffer from altered hydrology, invasive species encroachment, and reduced habitat quality from pollution and eutrophication.

Threat summary

Habitat

Calcareous fens, alkaline bogs, wet meadows, and dune slacks with consistently moist, mineral-rich soils and low vegetation cover. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with stable water tables and low nutrient levels in open wetland habitats.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fen Orchid classified as Critically Endangered?
Fen Orchid 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. The Yellow Widelip Orchid faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Drainage of fens, bogs, and wet meadows for agriculture and development has eliminated many historical populations, while remaining sites suffer from altered hydrology, invasive species encroachment, and reduced habitat quality from pollution and eutrophication.
Where does Fen Orchid live?
Fen Orchid 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 Fen Orchid?
The main threats to Fen Orchid are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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