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Guzmania cylindrica

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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 cylindrica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where its epiphytic lifestyle makes it entirely dependent on mature forest canopy structure. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this bromeliad can survive. The species' slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the canopy of montane cloud forests in Ecuador, typically growing on tree branches and trunks at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found in mature, undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania cylindrica classified as Endangered?
Guzmania cylindrica is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Guzmania cylindrica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where its epiphytic lifestyle makes it entirely dependent on mature forest canopy structure. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this bromeliad can survive. The species' slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.
Where does Guzmania cylindrica live?
Guzmania cylindrica 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 cylindrica?
The main threats to Guzmania cylindrica 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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