Guzmania bakeri
CR

Guzmania bakeri

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.

Guzmania bakeri faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for epiphytic bromeliads in cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guzmania bakeri is an epiphytic bromeliad endemic to montane cloud forests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the humid, mist-shrouded canopy. The species requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-elevation tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania bakeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Guzmania bakeri 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. Guzmania bakeri faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for epiphytic bromeliads in cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Guzmania bakeri live?
Guzmania bakeri 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 bakeri?
The main threats to Guzmania bakeri 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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