ENEndangered
Puya dasylirioides
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Grassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in BROMELIACEAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Puya dasylirioides classified as Endangered?
Puya dasylirioides 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Puya dasylirioides live?
Puya dasylirioides occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Puya dasylirioides?
The main threats to Puya dasylirioides are 1.1, 11.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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