CR

Tillandsia cuatrecasasii

Unknown

Overview

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

Tillandsia cuatrecasasii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits humid montane cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude tropical forests, particularly the persistent fog and mist that characterize cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tillandsia cuatrecasasii classified as Critically Endangered?
Tillandsia cuatrecasasii 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 cuatrecasasii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Colombian range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.
Where does Tillandsia cuatrecasasii live?
Tillandsia cuatrecasasii occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tillandsia cuatrecasasii?
The main threats to Tillandsia cuatrecasasii 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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