Tillandsia acuminata
CR

Tillandsia acuminata

Unknown

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Overview

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

Tillandsia acuminata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade, as its attractive silvery foliage makes it highly sought after by bromeliad enthusiasts. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this epiphytic species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits humid tropical forests, growing on tree branches and trunks in the canopy and understory layers. It requires consistent moisture and filtered light conditions typical of cloud forests and montane rainforests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tillandsia acuminata classified as Critically Endangered?
Tillandsia acuminata 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. Tillandsia acuminata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade, as its attractive silvery foliage makes it highly sought after by bromeliad enthusiasts. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this epiphytic species' survival.
Where does Tillandsia acuminata live?
Tillandsia acuminata occurs in Bolivia, and Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tillandsia acuminata?
The main threats to Tillandsia acuminata are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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