VU

Guzmania attenuata

Unknown

Overview

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

Guzmania attenuata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove its host trees, while agricultural expansion into montane areas eliminates entire forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this bromeliad's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits humid montane cloud forests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the canopy layer. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters where persistent cloud cover maintains the high humidity levels essential for its survival.

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CR

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EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania attenuata classified as Vulnerable?
Guzmania attenuata 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 attenuata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove its host trees, while agricultural expansion into montane areas eliminates entire forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this bromeliad's survival in cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Guzmania attenuata live?
Guzmania attenuata 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 Guzmania attenuata?
The main threats to Guzmania attenuata 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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