VU

Greigia sodiroana

Unknown

Overview

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

Greigia sodiroana faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range in Ecuador and Colombia. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on mature cloud forest canopy structure for survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions pose additional threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad species inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It grows as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches in humid, mist-shrouded environments characteristic of Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

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EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Greigia sodiroana classified as Vulnerable?
Greigia sodiroana 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 sodiroana faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range in Ecuador and Colombia. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on mature cloud forest canopy structure for survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions pose additional threats to remaining populations.
Where does Greigia sodiroana live?
Greigia sodiroana 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 sodiroana?
The main threats to Greigia sodiroana 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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