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Greigia racinae

Unknown

Overview

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

Greigia racinae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects in Costa Rica's mountainous regions continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this bromeliad requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial bromeliad is endemic to the cloud forests of Costa Rica's Cordillera de Talamanca, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It grows as an understory species in humid montane forests where consistent moisture and filtered sunlight create the specific microclimate conditions it requires.

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Puya clava-herculisVU

Puya clava-herculis

Unknown
Greigia sanctae-martaeCR

Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown
CR

Pitcairnia similis

Unknown
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Greigia exserta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Greigia racinae classified as Endangered?
Greigia racinae 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. Greigia racinae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cloud forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects in Costa Rica's mountainous regions continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions this bromeliad requires for survival.
Where does Greigia racinae live?
Greigia racinae 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 Greigia racinae?
The main threats to Greigia racinae 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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