CR

Ctenitis santae-clarae

Unknown

Overview

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

Ctenitis santae-clarae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid conditions this fern requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered fern inhabits the humid understory of montane forests, typically growing on rocky slopes and forest floors in shaded conditions. It requires consistent moisture levels and is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions found in its native cloud forest ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ctenitis santae-clarae classified as Critically Endangered?
Ctenitis santae-clarae 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. Ctenitis santae-clarae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid conditions this fern requires.
Where does Ctenitis santae-clarae live?
Ctenitis santae-clarae 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 Ctenitis santae-clarae?
The main threats to Ctenitis santae-clarae 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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