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Majorca Spleenwort

Asplenium majoricum

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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.

Asplenium majoricum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and road construction that directly destroy the limestone cliff habitats where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it susceptible to local extinction from single catastrophic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Asplenium majoricum is endemic to limestone cliffs and rocky crevices in coastal Mediterranean environments, typically growing in shaded or semi-shaded positions on vertical rock faces. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and protection from direct sunlight, making it highly dependent on the structural integrity of its cliff-face ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Majorca Spleenwort classified as Vulnerable?
Majorca Spleenwort 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 majoricum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and road construction that directly destroy the limestone cliff habitats where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it susceptible to local extinction from single catastrophic events.
Where does Majorca Spleenwort live?
Majorca Spleenwort occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Majorca Spleenwort?
The main threats to Majorca Spleenwort 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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