Aechmea tessmannii
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Aechmea tessmannii

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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 tessmannii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited Amazonian range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest canopy environments. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the humid lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the forest canopy. It requires consistent moisture and filtered sunlight provided by the dense forest cover.

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Pitcairnia similis

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Greigia exserta

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aechmea tessmannii classified as Endangered?
Aechmea tessmannii 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 tessmannii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited Amazonian range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest canopy environments. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.
Where does Aechmea tessmannii live?
Aechmea tessmannii 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 tessmannii?
The main threats to Aechmea tessmannii 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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