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Vriesea drewii

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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.

Vriesea drewii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Atlantic Forest range. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities that remove its host trees, while urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce available forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this bromeliad requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the humid Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, growing on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy. It requires consistent moisture and shade provided by the dense forest environment, typically occurring at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vriesea drewii classified as Endangered?
Vriesea drewii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Vriesea drewii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Atlantic Forest range. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities that remove its host trees, while urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce available forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this bromeliad requires.
Where does Vriesea drewii live?
Vriesea drewii 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 Vriesea drewii?
The main threats to Vriesea drewii 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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