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Anemia obovata

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

Threat summary

Habitat

Anemia obovata inhabits moist, shaded areas in tropical and subtropical forests, typically growing on rocky outcrops and forest floors. The species requires consistent moisture levels and is often found in areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

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