VU

Cyclosorus sino-acuminata

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyclosorus sino-acuminata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native range across southern China and Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest clearance for agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragments the moist, shaded environments essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this fern typically occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fern species inhabits moist, shaded understory environments in tropical and subtropical montane forests, typically growing on forest floors and along stream banks. It requires consistent humidity and filtered light conditions found in intact forest ecosystems at elevations between 200-1,500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyclosorus sino-acuminata classified as Vulnerable?
Cyclosorus sino-acuminata 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. Cyclosorus sino-acuminata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native range across southern China and Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest clearance for agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragments the moist, shaded environments essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this fern typically occurs.
Where does Cyclosorus sino-acuminata live?
Cyclosorus sino-acuminata 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 Cyclosorus sino-acuminata?
The main threats to Cyclosorus sino-acuminata 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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