Aechmea romeroi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aechmea romeroi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Venezuela's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments isolated on mountain slopes. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Venezuelan Andes pose additional risks to remaining populations.
Habitat
This bromeliad is endemic to cloud forests in the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on trees in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae
Frequently asked questions
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