VU

Guzmania longipetala

Unknown

Overview

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

Guzmania longipetala faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, continues to fragment the montane ecosystems this bromeliad depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for epiphytic survival in these high-elevation environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows attached to tree trunks and branches in the humid, mist-shrouded canopies characteristic of Central American highland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania longipetala classified as Vulnerable?
Guzmania longipetala 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 longipetala faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, continues to fragment the montane ecosystems this bromeliad depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for epiphytic survival in these high-elevation environments.
Where does Guzmania longipetala live?
Guzmania longipetala 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 longipetala?
The main threats to Guzmania longipetala 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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