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Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae

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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 coma-pyrrhae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as small isolated populations become increasingly susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits humid montane cloud forests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the canopy layer. It requires consistent moisture levels and specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed tropical mountain forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae classified as Endangered?
Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae 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 coma-pyrrhae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as small isolated populations become increasingly susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.
Where does Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae live?
Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae 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 coma-pyrrhae?
The main threats to Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae 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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