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Scientific Name: Bulbophyllum hirsutiusculum H.Perrier
Assessment Information [top]
Red List Category & Criteria: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) B2ab(iii,v) ver 3.1
Year Published: 2015
Date Assessed: 2015-03-27
Assessor(s): Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group
Reviewer(s): Rabakonandrianina, E., Rajaovelona, L.R. & Rarinirina, M.
Contributor(s): Ramandimbisoa, B. & Ravololomanana, N.
Justification:
Bulbophyllum hirsutiusculum has an area of occupancy (AOO) of 9 km2 and occurs in only one location. This species is only known from the collection of the type specimen in 1928. This species does not occur within protected areas and it experiences continuing decline as a result of illicit collection and forest exploitation. It is therefore assessed as Critically Endangered and is Possibly Extinct. Further field research is recommended for the species.
Date last seen: 1928
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to Madagascar where it grows in the province of Fianarantsoa at elevations of 1,000 to 1,499 m asl (Hermans et al. 2007).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Madagascar
Additional data:
♦ Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 9
♦ Number of Locations: 1
♦ Lower elevation limit (metres): 1000
♦ Upper elevation limit (metres): 1999
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Population [top]
Population: There is one known subpopulation of this species, as indicated by the collection of a type specimen in 1928 from Mt Papanga, Fianarantsoa.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
♦ No. of subpopulations: 1
♦ All individuals in one subpopulation: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This epiphyte or herb grows in subhumid evergreen forests and on inselbergs or rock faces.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is collected for ornamental use.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened by illicit collection and habitat loss as a result of small-scale wood harvesting for subsistence living.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species is not present within protected areas. It is included in Appendix II of CITES.
Source: www.iucnredlist.org/details/68501540/0
Assessment Information [top]
Red List Category & Criteria: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) B2ab(iii,v) ver 3.1
Year Published: 2015
Date Assessed: 2015-03-27
Assessor(s): Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group
Reviewer(s): Rabakonandrianina, E., Rajaovelona, L.R. & Rarinirina, M.
Contributor(s): Ramandimbisoa, B. & Ravololomanana, N.
Justification:
Bulbophyllum hirsutiusculum has an area of occupancy (AOO) of 9 km2 and occurs in only one location. This species is only known from the collection of the type specimen in 1928. This species does not occur within protected areas and it experiences continuing decline as a result of illicit collection and forest exploitation. It is therefore assessed as Critically Endangered and is Possibly Extinct. Further field research is recommended for the species.
Date last seen: 1928
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to Madagascar where it grows in the province of Fianarantsoa at elevations of 1,000 to 1,499 m asl (Hermans et al. 2007).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Madagascar
Additional data:
♦ Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 9
♦ Number of Locations: 1
♦ Lower elevation limit (metres): 1000
♦ Upper elevation limit (metres): 1999
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: There is one known subpopulation of this species, as indicated by the collection of a type specimen in 1928 from Mt Papanga, Fianarantsoa.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
♦ No. of subpopulations: 1
♦ All individuals in one subpopulation: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This epiphyte or herb grows in subhumid evergreen forests and on inselbergs or rock faces.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is collected for ornamental use.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened by illicit collection and habitat loss as a result of small-scale wood harvesting for subsistence living.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species is not present within protected areas. It is included in Appendix II of CITES.
Source: www.iucnredlist.org/details/68501540/0
