VU

Racinaea blassii

Declining

Overview

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

Racinaea blassii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest microclimate and host tree availability. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this bromeliad's survival in high-altitude cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Racinaea blassii is an epiphytic bromeliad endemic to cloud forests in the Andes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in high-humidity montane environments. The species requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Racinaea blassii classified as Vulnerable?
Racinaea blassii 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. Racinaea blassii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest microclimate and host tree availability. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this bromeliad's survival in high-altitude cloud forest environments.
Where does Racinaea blassii live?
Racinaea blassii 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 Racinaea blassii?
The main threats to Racinaea blassii 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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