VUVulnerable
Plastic Fern
Asplenium compressum
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in ASPLENIACEAE
Threatened in St. Helena
Frequently asked questions
Why is Plastic Fern classified as Vulnerable?
Plastic Fern 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Plastic Fern live?
Plastic Fern occurs in St. Helena. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Plastic Fern?
The main threats to Plastic Fern are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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