VU

Cyathea lindigii

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyathea lindigii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing available area for this elevation-dependent fern.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree fern inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It thrives in the consistently moist, fog-shrouded environments characteristic of Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Cyatheaceae

VU

Cyathea acutidens

Unknown
EN

Cyathea gracilis

Unknown
CR

Cyathea boconensis

Unknown
CR

Alsophila major

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyathea lindigii classified as Vulnerable?
Cyathea lindigii 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. Cyathea lindigii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Andean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing available area for this elevation-dependent fern.
Where does Cyathea lindigii live?
Cyathea lindigii 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 Cyathea lindigii?
The main threats to Cyathea lindigii 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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