VU

Navia axillaris

Unknown

Overview

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

Navia axillaris faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment its specialized tepui ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range on isolated mountaintops makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the unique microclimatic conditions these bromeliads require.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad is endemic to the tepuis (table mountains) of the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, growing on rocky outcrops and in crevices of sandstone formations at elevations typically above 1,500 meters. It thrives in the unique microhabitats created by these ancient geological formations, requiring specific moisture and light conditions found in montane cloud forest transitions.

Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae

Puya clava-herculisVU

Puya clava-herculis

Unknown
Greigia sanctae-martaeCR

Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown
CR

Pitcairnia similis

Unknown
EN

Greigia exserta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Navia axillaris classified as Vulnerable?
Navia axillaris 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. Navia axillaris faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment its specialized tepui ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range on isolated mountaintops makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the unique microclimatic conditions these bromeliads require.
Where does Navia axillaris live?
Navia axillaris 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 Navia axillaris?
The main threats to Navia axillaris 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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