CR

Puya furfuracea

Unknown

Overview

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

Puya furfuracea faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited habitat, while climate change is altering the specific temperature and precipitation conditions this high-altitude bromeliad requires. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial bromeliad inhabits high-altitude Andean slopes and rocky outcrops between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in specialized páramo and puna ecosystems characterized by cool temperatures, intense solar radiation, and seasonal precipitation patterns.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Puya furfuracea classified as Critically Endangered?
Puya furfuracea is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Puya furfuracea faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited habitat, while climate change is altering the specific temperature and precipitation conditions this high-altitude bromeliad requires. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Puya furfuracea live?
Puya furfuracea occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Puya furfuracea?
The main threats to Puya furfuracea are 2.1, 3.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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