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Barbacenia longiscapa

Unknown

Overview

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

Barbacenia longiscapa faces severe pressure from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its specialized rocky outcrop habitats in the Espinhaço Range. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of surrounding areas fragment remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the specific microclimatic conditions required for survival on exposed rock faces.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic bromeliad inhabits rocky outcrops and quartzite formations in the Espinhaço Range of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It grows specifically on exposed rock faces and crevices where it forms specialized communities adapted to extreme conditions including intense solar radiation, temperature fluctuations, and periodic drought.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Barbacenia longiscapa classified as Endangered?
Barbacenia longiscapa 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. Barbacenia longiscapa faces severe pressure from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its specialized rocky outcrop habitats in the Espinhaço Range. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of surrounding areas fragment remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the specific microclimatic conditions required for survival on exposed rock faces.
Where does Barbacenia longiscapa live?
Barbacenia longiscapa 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 Barbacenia longiscapa?
The main threats to Barbacenia longiscapa 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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