VU

Cyathea minuta

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyathea minuta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native montane cloud forest environments. The species' restricted range and specific microclimate requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and edge effects. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift the optimal elevation zones for this moisture-dependent tree fern beyond its current habitat range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree fern inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires consistently moist conditions with high humidity and filtered sunlight, often growing in ravines and along forest streams where moisture levels remain stable.

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 minuta classified as Vulnerable?
Cyathea minuta 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 minuta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native montane cloud forest environments. The species' restricted range and specific microclimate requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and edge effects. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift the optimal elevation zones for this moisture-dependent tree fern beyond its current habitat range.
Where does Cyathea minuta live?
Cyathea minuta 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 minuta?
The main threats to Cyathea minuta 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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