Greigia sanctae-martae
CR

Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown

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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.

Greigia sanctae-martae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks to its montane cloud forest ecosystem. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further compound pressures on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It grows as an epiphyte in the humid, mist-shrouded forests that characterize this isolated mountain range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Greigia sanctae-martae classified as Critically Endangered?
Greigia sanctae-martae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Greigia sanctae-martae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks to its montane cloud forest ecosystem. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further compound pressures on remaining populations.
Where does Greigia sanctae-martae live?
Greigia sanctae-martae 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 Greigia sanctae-martae?
The main threats to Greigia sanctae-martae 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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