VU

Racinaea tandapiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Racinaea tandapiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Ecuadorian range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival in montane cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Ecuador, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the humid, mist-shrouded environments between 1,800-2,500 meters elevation. It depends on the consistent moisture and stable microclimatic conditions characteristic of these specialized Andean ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Racinaea tandapiana classified as Vulnerable?
Racinaea tandapiana 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 tandapiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Ecuadorian range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival in montane cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Racinaea tandapiana live?
Racinaea tandapiana 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 tandapiana?
The main threats to Racinaea tandapiana 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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