Ctenitis melanochlamys
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ctenitis melanochlamys faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this specialized fern.
Habitat
This critically endangered fern is endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, where it grows in the humid, moss-covered understory of montane forests. It requires specific microclimatic conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture levels typical of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Dryopteridaceae
Frequently asked questions
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