Adiantopsis pentagona
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Adiantopsis pentagona faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as tropical montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Caribbean makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by human activities. Climate change poses an additional risk, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the humid microclimates essential for this fern's survival.
Habitat
This endemic fern inhabits humid montane forests and shaded rocky outcrops in the Caribbean, typically growing on moss-covered rocks and tree bases in areas with consistent moisture. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed tropical mountain forests, particularly favoring locations with filtered sunlight and high humidity.
Other threatened species in Pteridaceae
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
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