VU

Chaetocolea palmata

Unknown

Overview

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

Chaetocolea palmata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane forest environments. Deforestation and forest fragmentation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the availability of suitable substrate trees and altered the microclimate conditions essential for this epiphytic liverwort's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and humidity patterns in high-altitude ecosystems, potentially pushing optimal growing conditions beyond the species' current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Chaetocolea palmata is an epiphytic liverwort that grows on tree bark and branches in humid montane forests, typically at elevations between 1,000-3,000 meters. It requires stable moisture levels and filtered light conditions found in the understory and canopy of mature tropical and subtropical mountain forests.

Other threatened species in Pseudolepicoleaceae

CR

Temnoma chaetophyllum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chaetocolea palmata classified as Vulnerable?
Chaetocolea palmata 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. Chaetocolea palmata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane forest environments. Deforestation and forest fragmentation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the availability of suitable substrate trees and altered the microclimate conditions essential for this epiphytic liverwort's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and humidity patterns in high-altitude ecosystems, potentially pushing optimal growing conditions beyond the species' current range.
Where does Chaetocolea palmata live?
Chaetocolea palmata 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 Chaetocolea palmata?
The main threats to Chaetocolea palmata 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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