Greigia aristeguietae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Greigia aristeguietae faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Venezuela's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range in the Venezuelan Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force cloud forest zones to higher elevations, potentially eliminating suitable habitat for this elevation-restricted bromeliad.
Habitat
This bromeliad is endemic to the cloud forests of the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on trees in montane forest ecosystems between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation. It requires the consistently humid conditions and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude tropical cloud forest environments.
Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae
Frequently asked questions
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