CRCritically Endangered

Adiantopsis asplenioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Adiantopsis asplenioides faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for humid, shaded environments make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and microclimate changes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the fern's slow reproductive rate limits its ability to recover from population losses.
Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered fern inhabits humid, shaded understory environments in tropical and subtropical forests, typically growing on rocky substrates or forest floors with consistent moisture levels. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and filtered light, making it highly sensitive to habitat disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Adiantopsis asplenioides classified as Critically Endangered?

Adiantopsis asplenioides is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Adiantopsis asplenioides faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for humid, shaded environments make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and microclimate changes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the fern's slow reproductive rate limits its ability to recover from population losses.

Where does Adiantopsis asplenioides live?

Adiantopsis asplenioides 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 Adiantopsis asplenioides?

The main threats to Adiantopsis asplenioides 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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