CR

Ascogrammitis anfractuosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Ascogrammitis anfractuosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this epiphytic fern's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic fern inhabits humid montane forests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in cloud forest environments at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires consistently moist conditions and filtered light provided by the forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ascogrammitis anfractuosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ascogrammitis anfractuosa 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. Ascogrammitis anfractuosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this epiphytic fern's survival.
Where does Ascogrammitis anfractuosa live?
Ascogrammitis anfractuosa 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 Ascogrammitis anfractuosa?
The main threats to Ascogrammitis anfractuosa 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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