VU

Werauhia orjuelae

Unknown

Overview

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

Werauhia orjuelae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragmenting its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in humid, mist-shrouded environments. It occurs at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters where consistent moisture and moderate temperatures create ideal conditions for epiphytic plant communities.

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Puya clava-herculisVU

Puya clava-herculis

Unknown
Greigia sanctae-martaeCR

Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown
CR

Pitcairnia similis

Unknown
EN

Greigia exserta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Werauhia orjuelae classified as Vulnerable?
Werauhia orjuelae 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. Werauhia orjuelae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragmenting its montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival.
Where does Werauhia orjuelae live?
Werauhia orjuelae occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Werauhia orjuelae?
The main threats to Werauhia orjuelae 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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