VU

Guzmania kentii

Unknown

Overview

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

Guzmania kentii 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 optimal elevation zones where this bromeliad can survive. The species' slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guzmania kentii is an epiphytic bromeliad endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, typically found growing on tree branches and trunks in montane rainforest between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation. The species requires the high humidity and consistent moisture provided by cloud forest conditions, making it highly specialized to these threatened Andean ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania kentii classified as Vulnerable?
Guzmania kentii 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 kentii 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 optimal elevation zones where this bromeliad can survive. The species' slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once local extinctions occur.
Where does Guzmania kentii live?
Guzmania kentii 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 kentii?
The main threats to Guzmania kentii 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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