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Mezobromelia fulgens

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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.

Mezobromelia fulgens 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

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows primarily on tree branches and trunks in the forest canopy, requiring high humidity and consistent moisture from fog and rainfall.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mezobromelia fulgens classified as Endangered?
Mezobromelia fulgens 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. Mezobromelia fulgens 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 Mezobromelia fulgens live?
Mezobromelia fulgens 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 Mezobromelia fulgens?
The main threats to Mezobromelia fulgens 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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