West Australian underground orchid

An estimated < 100 individuals West Australian underground orchid survive in Western Australia, Australia, placing it among the most critically threatened plant (orchid) species globally.

CR Plant (Orchid)
Rhizanthella gardneri
Scientific Name
Plant (Orchid)
Type
< 100 individuals
Population
Western Australia, Australia
Location

Documented Threats

The West Australian underground orchid faces 3 identified threats:

Documented Range

Recorded locations: Western Australia, Australia.

Other Endangered Species in the Region

Critically endangered species recorded in the same geographic area:

Species Type Population
Red-finned blue-eye Fish 2
Red-finned blue-eye Fish 2
West Australian underground orchid Plant (Orchid) < 100 individuals