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Pitcairnia alata

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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 alata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Venezuela's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Venezuelan Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the specific microhabitat conditions this bromeliad requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and humid montane environments in the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on trees or terrestrially in moss-rich areas. It requires consistent moisture and the specific microclimate conditions found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pitcairnia alata classified as Endangered?
Pitcairnia alata 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 alata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Venezuela's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Venezuelan Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the specific microhabitat conditions this bromeliad requires.
Where does Pitcairnia alata live?
Pitcairnia alata 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 alata?
The main threats to Pitcairnia alata 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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