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Cochlidium furcatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Cochlidium furcatum faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native cloud forest habitat in Central America. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where suitable moisture and temperature conditions exist. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations of this distinctive fern species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cochlidium furcatum inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches. The species requires consistently high humidity and filtered light conditions found in the understory of these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cochlidium furcatum classified as Critically Endangered?
Cochlidium furcatum 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. Cochlidium furcatum faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native cloud forest habitat in Central America. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where suitable moisture and temperature conditions exist. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations of this distinctive fern species.
Where does Cochlidium furcatum live?
Cochlidium furcatum 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 Cochlidium furcatum?
The main threats to Cochlidium furcatum 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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