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Pitcairnia oblongifolia

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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 oblongifolia 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 mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining populations. 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 species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid slopes in the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters where cool temperatures and high humidity create the specialized microhabitat conditions essential for its survival.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pitcairnia oblongifolia classified as Endangered?
Pitcairnia oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the specific microhabitat conditions this bromeliad requires.
Where does Pitcairnia oblongifolia live?
Pitcairnia oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia?
The main threats to Pitcairnia oblongifolia 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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