VU

Racinaea hauggiae

Unknown

Overview

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

Racinaea hauggiae faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic bromeliad. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent high humidity and frequent fog. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Andean regions of Ecuador and Peru.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in BROMELIACEAE

EN

Puya fosteriana

Unknown
EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
EN

Puya pratensis

Unknown
CR

Puya ramonii

Unknown

Threatened in Ecuador

VU

Diospyros esmereg

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Racinaea hauggiae classified as Vulnerable?
Racinaea hauggiae 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 hauggiae faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic bromeliad. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Racinaea hauggiae live?
Racinaea hauggiae 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 hauggiae?
The main threats to Racinaea hauggiae 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.