VU

Tillandsia cucullata

Unknown

Overview

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

Tillandsia cucullata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Central American range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires specific humidity and light conditions found only in intact cloud forest canopies. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and cloud formation patterns essential for this bromeliad's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,500 meters, growing on tree branches and trunks where it captures moisture from fog and rainfall. It requires the high humidity and filtered light conditions characteristic of intact cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tillandsia cucullata classified as Vulnerable?
Tillandsia cucullata 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. Tillandsia cucullata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Central American range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires specific humidity and light conditions found only in intact cloud forest canopies. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and cloud formation patterns essential for this bromeliad's survival.
Where does Tillandsia cucullata live?
Tillandsia cucullata 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 Tillandsia cucullata?
The main threats to Tillandsia cucullata 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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