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Asplenium nigripes

Unknown

Overview

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

Asplenium nigripes faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this fern requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered fern inhabits moist, shaded rocky crevices and cliff faces in montane forests. It typically grows on limestone or volcanic substrates at elevations between 800-1,500 meters, requiring consistent humidity and protection from direct sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Asplenium nigripes classified as Critically Endangered?
Asplenium nigripes 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. Asplenium nigripes faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this fern requires.
Where does Asplenium nigripes live?
Asplenium nigripes 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 nigripes?
The main threats to Asplenium nigripes 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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