VU

Pitcairnia prolifera

Unknown

Overview

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

Pitcairnia prolifera faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Venezuelan Guayana region. The species is particularly vulnerable to mining activities and infrastructure development that fragment its specialized rocky outcrop habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats where this bromeliad thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad species inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and tepui formations in the Venezuelan Guayana highlands, typically growing as an epiphyte or lithophyte in humid, shaded microenvironments. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture availability.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pitcairnia prolifera classified as Vulnerable?
Pitcairnia prolifera 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. Pitcairnia prolifera faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Venezuelan Guayana region. The species is particularly vulnerable to mining activities and infrastructure development that fragment its specialized rocky outcrop habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats where this bromeliad thrives.
Where does Pitcairnia prolifera live?
Pitcairnia prolifera 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 prolifera?
The main threats to Pitcairnia prolifera 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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