VU

Asplenium of Hermann Christ

Asplenium hermannii-christii

Unknown

Overview

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

Asplenium hermannii-christii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and urban development that destroy the rocky cliff faces and limestone substrates essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic fern inhabits rocky limestone cliffs, crevices, and stone walls in Mediterranean coastal regions. It typically grows in partially shaded locations on calcareous substrates, often in association with other specialized cliff-dwelling vegetation.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Unknown
EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Asplenium of Hermann Christ classified as Vulnerable?
Asplenium of Hermann Christ 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. Asplenium hermannii-christii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and urban development that destroy the rocky cliff faces and limestone substrates essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already arid habitat.
Where does Asplenium of Hermann Christ live?
Asplenium of Hermann Christ 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 Asplenium of Hermann Christ?
The main threats to Asplenium of Hermann Christ 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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