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Scientific Name: Bulbophyllum sanguineum 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 sanguineum has an area of occupancy of 9 km2 and is known from a single subpopulation, representing one location. Even though this species occurs within a protected area, it experiences continuing decline due to illicit collection and deforestation. It is therefore assessed as Critically Endangered and is Possibly Extinct as it was last seen in 1925. Further field research is recommended for this species.
Date last seen: 1925
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to Madagascar where it grows in the province of Toamasina at elevations of 500 to 999 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): 500
♦ Upper elevation limit (metres): 999
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Population [top]
Population: There is one known subpopulation of this species, known from the collection of the type specimen in 1925.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
♦ No. of subpopulations: 1
♦ All individuals in one subpopulation: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This epiphyte grows in humid forests.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is harvested for ornamental use.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened by illicit collection and deforestation as a result of shifting agriculture and forest exploitation.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: The single subpopulation of this species occurs in the Analamazaotra-Périnet Special Reserve. It is included in Appendix II of CITES.
Source: www.iucnredlist.org/details/68501327/0
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 sanguineum has an area of occupancy of 9 km2 and is known from a single subpopulation, representing one location. Even though this species occurs within a protected area, it experiences continuing decline due to illicit collection and deforestation. It is therefore assessed as Critically Endangered and is Possibly Extinct as it was last seen in 1925. Further field research is recommended for this species.
Date last seen: 1925
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to Madagascar where it grows in the province of Toamasina at elevations of 500 to 999 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): 500
♦ Upper elevation limit (metres): 999
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: There is one known subpopulation of this species, known from the collection of the type specimen in 1925.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
♦ No. of subpopulations: 1
♦ All individuals in one subpopulation: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This epiphyte grows in humid forests.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is harvested for ornamental use.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened by illicit collection and deforestation as a result of shifting agriculture and forest exploitation.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: The single subpopulation of this species occurs in the Analamazaotra-Périnet Special Reserve. It is included in Appendix II of CITES.
Source: www.iucnredlist.org/details/68501327/0
