Guzmania wittmackii
VU

Guzmania wittmackii

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 wittmackii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as it requires mature forest canopy structure and specific microclimate conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this bromeliad's survival in montane environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guzmania wittmackii is an epiphytic bromeliad that inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species grows on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy, requiring high humidity and consistent moisture from fog and rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guzmania wittmackii classified as Vulnerable?
Guzmania wittmackii 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 wittmackii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as it requires mature forest canopy structure and specific microclimate conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this bromeliad's survival in montane environments.
Where does Guzmania wittmackii live?
Guzmania wittmackii 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 wittmackii?
The main threats to Guzmania wittmackii 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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