CR

Bryopteris gaudichaudii

Unknown

Overview

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

Bryopteris gaudichaudii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats essential for this bryophyte's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered bryophyte inhabits humid, shaded microhabitats in tropical and subtropical forests, typically growing on tree bark, rocks, and soil in areas with consistent moisture levels. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions with high humidity and filtered light, making it highly sensitive to environmental changes.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bryopteris gaudichaudii classified as Critically Endangered?
Bryopteris gaudichaudii 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. Bryopteris gaudichaudii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats essential for this bryophyte's survival.
Where does Bryopteris gaudichaudii live?
Bryopteris gaudichaudii occurs in Madagascar, and Réunion. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bryopteris gaudichaudii?
The main threats to Bryopteris gaudichaudii 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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