VU

Puya venezuelana

Unknown

Overview

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

Puya venezuelana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Venezuela's tepui highlands are increasingly accessed for mining and agricultural expansion. The species' extremely restricted range on isolated mountaintops makes entire populations vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to migrate upslope.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bromeliad is endemic to the tepui highlands of Venezuela, growing on rocky outcrops and cliff faces at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It thrives in the unique sandstone formations and mist-shrouded environments characteristic of the Guiana Shield's ancient mountain summits.

Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae

Puya clava-herculisVU

Puya clava-herculis

Unknown
Greigia sanctae-martaeCR

Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown
CR

Pitcairnia similis

Unknown
EN

Greigia exserta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Puya venezuelana classified as Vulnerable?
Puya venezuelana 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. Puya venezuelana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Venezuela's tepui highlands are increasingly accessed for mining and agricultural expansion. The species' extremely restricted range on isolated mountaintops makes entire populations vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to migrate upslope.
Where does Puya venezuelana live?
Puya venezuelana 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 venezuelana?
The main threats to Puya venezuelana 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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