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Dicranopygium campii

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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.

Dicranopygium campii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane range in Ecuador. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small population fragments become isolated and less viable. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean foothills pose additional threats to the remaining cloud forest patches where this bromeliad persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte in the forest canopy. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters where persistent cloud cover maintains the high humidity levels essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicranopygium campii classified as Endangered?
Dicranopygium campii 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. Dicranopygium campii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane range in Ecuador. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small population fragments become isolated and less viable. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean foothills pose additional threats to the remaining cloud forest patches where this bromeliad persists.
Where does Dicranopygium campii live?
Dicranopygium campii 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 Dicranopygium campii?
The main threats to Dicranopygium campii 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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