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Drepanolejeunea aculeata

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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.

Drepanolejeunea aculeata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific microclimatic conditions within old-growth forest canopies makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push suitable habitat to higher elevations where forest area becomes increasingly restricted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic liverwort inhabits the canopy of tropical montane forests, typically growing on bark and branches of trees in humid, shaded conditions. It requires stable microclimatic conditions found in mature forest ecosystems at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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CR

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Drepanolejeunea aculeata classified as Endangered?
Drepanolejeunea aculeata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Drepanolejeunea aculeata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific microclimatic conditions within old-growth forest canopies makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push suitable habitat to higher elevations where forest area becomes increasingly restricted.
Where does Drepanolejeunea aculeata live?
Drepanolejeunea aculeata 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 Drepanolejeunea aculeata?
The main threats to Drepanolejeunea aculeata 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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