VUVulnerable

Adiantopsis rupicola

Unknown

Overview

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

Adiantopsis rupicola faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized rock crevice environments are disturbed by quarrying and construction activities. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture regimes essential for this humidity-dependent fern. Collection pressure from fern enthusiasts and botanical collectors further compounds population decline risks.
Threat summary

Habitat

Adiantopsis rupicola inhabits specialized microhabitats in rock crevices, cliff faces, and rocky outcrops where it grows in the thin soil accumulations and maintains access to consistent moisture. This epilithic fern typically occurs in shaded to partially shaded rocky environments at specific elevational ranges where humidity levels remain relatively stable.

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Adiantopsis rupicola classified as Vulnerable?

Adiantopsis rupicola 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. Adiantopsis rupicola faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized rock crevice environments are disturbed by quarrying and construction activities. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture regimes essential for this humidity-dependent fern. Collection pressure from fern enthusiasts and botanical collectors further compounds population decline risks.

Where does Adiantopsis rupicola live?

Adiantopsis rupicola 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 rupicola?

The main threats to Adiantopsis rupicola 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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