VU

Vriesea wuelfinghoffii

Unknown

Overview

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

Vriesea wuelfinghoffii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Atlantic Forest fragments continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microenvironments this epiphytic bromeliad requires for survival.

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 the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found in well-preserved forest fragments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vriesea wuelfinghoffii classified as Vulnerable?
Vriesea wuelfinghoffii 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. Vriesea wuelfinghoffii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Atlantic Forest fragments continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microenvironments this epiphytic bromeliad requires for survival.
Where does Vriesea wuelfinghoffii live?
Vriesea wuelfinghoffii 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 wuelfinghoffii?
The main threats to Vriesea wuelfinghoffii 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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