CR

Atalopteris aspidioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Atalopteris aspidioides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this fern for suitable growing sites, while climate change alters the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered fern inhabits moist, shaded forest understories and rocky crevices in tropical and subtropical regions. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and filtered sunlight, typically growing on forest floors or in protected rock formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Atalopteris aspidioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Atalopteris aspidioides 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. Atalopteris aspidioides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this fern for suitable growing sites, while climate change alters the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Atalopteris aspidioides live?
Atalopteris aspidioides 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 Atalopteris aspidioides?
The main threats to Atalopteris aspidioides 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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