VUVulnerable
Madeira Rustyback Fern
Asplenium lolegnamense
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ASPLENIACEAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Madeira Rustyback Fern classified as Vulnerable?
Madeira Rustyback 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 Madeira Rustyback Fern live?
Madeira Rustyback Fern occurs in Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Madeira Rustyback Fern?
The main threats to Madeira Rustyback Fern are 1.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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