VU

Guzmania andreettae

Declining

Overview

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

Guzmania andreettae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragmenting its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.

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. It thrives in the consistently moist conditions of these high-altitude tropical forests, where fog and cloud cover provide essential moisture.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania andreettae classified as Vulnerable?
Guzmania andreettae 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 andreettae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragmenting its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.
Where does Guzmania andreettae live?
Guzmania andreettae 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 andreettae?
The main threats to Guzmania andreettae 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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