VU

Billbergia rupestris

Unknown

Overview

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

Billbergia rupestris faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized requirement for rocky outcrops and cliff faces makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and mining activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival on exposed rock surfaces.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte on rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and occasionally on trees in montane areas. It typically occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture from fog and rainfall.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Billbergia rupestris classified as Vulnerable?
Billbergia rupestris is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Billbergia rupestris faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized requirement for rocky outcrops and cliff faces makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and mining activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival on exposed rock surfaces.
Where does Billbergia rupestris live?
Billbergia rupestris 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 Billbergia rupestris?
The main threats to Billbergia rupestris 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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