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Anemia abbottii

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Overview

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

Anemia abbottii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific moisture conditions this fern requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Anemia abbottii inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and well-drained slopes in tropical and subtropical regions. The species typically grows in partially shaded areas with good air circulation and specific moisture requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anemia abbottii classified as Critically Endangered?
Anemia abbottii 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. Anemia abbottii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific moisture conditions this fern requires.
Where does Anemia abbottii live?
Anemia abbottii 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 Anemia abbottii?
The main threats to Anemia abbottii 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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