Bonnetia maguireorum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bonnetia maguireorum faces primary threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and infrastructure development in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. The species' restricted range on tepui summits makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations with limited available habitat. Agricultural expansion and fire regimes also pose significant risks to remaining populations.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the tepui summits of the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, occurring in montane shrublands and rocky outcrops at elevations above 1,500 meters. It typically grows in nutrient-poor, acidic soils on sandstone plateaus with high rainfall and frequent cloud cover.