VUVulnerable
Puya alata
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in BROMELIACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Puya alata classified as Vulnerable?
Puya alata 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Puya alata live?
Puya alata 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 Puya alata?
The main threats to Puya alata are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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