VU

Cyrtomium nephrolepioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyrtomium nephrolepioides faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in mountainous regions of East Asia makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fern species inhabits cool, humid montane forests and rocky slopes at elevations typically between 800-2,500 meters. It thrives in shaded understory environments with consistent moisture and well-drained, organic-rich soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtomium nephrolepioides classified as Vulnerable?
Cyrtomium nephrolepioides 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. Cyrtomium nephrolepioides faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in mountainous regions of East Asia makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Cyrtomium nephrolepioides live?
Cyrtomium nephrolepioides 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 Cyrtomium nephrolepioides?
The main threats to Cyrtomium nephrolepioides 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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