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Culcita coniifolia

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Overview

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

Culcita coniifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native cloud forest ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force suitable habitat zones to higher elevations where available area becomes increasingly limited. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, with mature specimens being especially targeted for their distinctive tree fern architecture.

Threat summary

Habitat

Culcita coniifolia inhabits cool, humid cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. This tree fern species requires consistently moist conditions with high humidity and filtered sunlight, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Culcita coniifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Culcita coniifolia 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. Culcita coniifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native cloud forest ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force suitable habitat zones to higher elevations where available area becomes increasingly limited. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, with mature specimens being especially targeted for their distinctive tree fern architecture.
Where does Culcita coniifolia live?
Culcita coniifolia 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 Culcita coniifolia?
The main threats to Culcita coniifolia 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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