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Pitcairnia aequatorialis

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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.

Pitcairnia aequatorialis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Ecuador's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Andean foothills makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival in cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in the Andean foothills of Ecuador, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters where persistent cloud cover maintains the high humidity levels essential for its survival.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pitcairnia aequatorialis classified as Endangered?
Pitcairnia aequatorialis 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. Pitcairnia aequatorialis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Ecuador's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Andean foothills makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival in cloud forest environments.
Where does Pitcairnia aequatorialis live?
Pitcairnia aequatorialis 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 Pitcairnia aequatorialis?
The main threats to Pitcairnia aequatorialis 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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