VU

Dicranopygium insulare

Unknown

Overview

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

Dicranopygium insulare faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on its restricted island range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter its specialized bromeliad habitat. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure pose ongoing threats to the fragmented populations of this endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically associated with epiphytic bromeliad communities. It occurs in humid, high-elevation ecosystems where it depends on the specialized microhabitats provided by bromeliad tank systems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicranopygium insulare classified as Vulnerable?
Dicranopygium insulare 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. Dicranopygium insulare faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on its restricted island range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter its specialized bromeliad habitat. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure pose ongoing threats to the fragmented populations of this endemic species.
Where does Dicranopygium insulare live?
Dicranopygium insulare occurs in Trinidad & Tobago. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dicranopygium insulare?
The main threats to Dicranopygium insulare 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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