VU

Greigia kessleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Greigia kessleri faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent cloud forest ecosystems it requires. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may also impact wild populations of this distinctive bromeliad.

Threat summary

Habitat

Greigia kessleri inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in the Andes. This epiphytic bromeliad grows on tree trunks and branches in the humid, mist-shrouded environments characteristic of Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Greigia kessleri classified as Vulnerable?
Greigia kessleri 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. Greigia kessleri faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent cloud forest ecosystems it requires. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may also impact wild populations of this distinctive bromeliad.
Where does Greigia kessleri live?
Greigia kessleri occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Greigia kessleri?
The main threats to Greigia kessleri 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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