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Aechmea tayoensis

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Aechmea tayoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic bromeliad requires. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the cloud forests of Ecuador's Andean slopes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the humid montane environment between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It requires the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions characteristic of these mist-shrouded ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aechmea tayoensis classified as Endangered?
Aechmea tayoensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Aechmea tayoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic bromeliad requires. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Aechmea tayoensis live?
Aechmea tayoensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aechmea tayoensis?
The main threats to Aechmea tayoensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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