VU

Guzmania alborosea

Declining

Overview

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

Guzmania alborosea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging operations continue to fragment its specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the optimal temperature and humidity conditions required for this bromeliad's survival in montane ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the cloud forests of Ecuador's Andean slopes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in humid montane environments between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It requires the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions characteristic of these mist-shrouded ecosystems.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania alborosea classified as Vulnerable?
Guzmania alborosea 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. Guzmania alborosea faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging operations continue to fragment its specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the optimal temperature and humidity conditions required for this bromeliad's survival in montane ecosystems.
Where does Guzmania alborosea live?
Guzmania alborosea occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guzmania alborosea?
The main threats to Guzmania alborosea 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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