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Vriesea petraea

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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 petraea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range on rocky outcrops makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits rocky outcrops and cliff faces within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, growing on stone surfaces and in crevices where it can access moisture from fog and rainfall. The species requires the humid, shaded conditions provided by the forest canopy and is adapted to the specific microclimate of its rocky substrate habitat.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vriesea petraea classified as Endangered?
Vriesea petraea 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 petraea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range on rocky outcrops makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.
Where does Vriesea petraea live?
Vriesea petraea 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 petraea?
The main threats to Vriesea petraea 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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