VU

Navia heliophila

Unknown

Overview

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

Navia heliophila faces significant pressure from mining activities and infrastructure development within its restricted range in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. The species' specialized habitat requirements on exposed granite outcrops make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance these bromeliads require on their rocky substrates.

Threat summary

Habitat

Navia heliophila is endemic to exposed granite outcrops and rocky surfaces in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield region. This terrestrial bromeliad thrives in the specialized microhabitats created by these ancient geological formations, where it grows directly on rock surfaces and in shallow soil pockets.

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 heliophila classified as Vulnerable?
Navia heliophila 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 heliophila faces significant pressure from mining activities and infrastructure development within its restricted range in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. The species' specialized habitat requirements on exposed granite outcrops make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance these bromeliads require on their rocky substrates.
Where does Navia heliophila live?
Navia heliophila 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 heliophila?
The main threats to Navia heliophila 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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