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 |