VU

Blepharolejeunea saccata

Unknown

Overview

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

Blepharolejeunea saccata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific microclimate conditions within old-growth forest canopies makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range for this specialized bryophyte.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic liverwort inhabits the canopy of tropical montane cloud forests, typically growing on bark and branches of mature trees at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires consistently high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed old-growth forest environments.

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Unknown
CR

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EN

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blepharolejeunea saccata classified as Vulnerable?
Blepharolejeunea saccata 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. Blepharolejeunea saccata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific microclimate conditions within old-growth forest canopies makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range for this specialized bryophyte.
Where does Blepharolejeunea saccata live?
Blepharolejeunea saccata 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 Blepharolejeunea saccata?
The main threats to Blepharolejeunea saccata 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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