CR

Drepanolejeunea senticosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Drepanolejeunea senticosa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in its limited range within tropical montane cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic liverwort's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic liverwort inhabits the bark of trees in tropical montane cloud forests, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires the consistently high humidity and stable temperatures characteristic of these specialized ecosystems.

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EN

Cheilolejeunea cedercreutzii

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EN

Cololejeunea madeirensis

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EN

Drepanolejeunea aculeata

Unknown
EN

Symbiezidium madagascariense

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Drepanolejeunea senticosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Drepanolejeunea senticosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Drepanolejeunea senticosa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in its limited range within tropical montane cloud forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this epiphytic liverwort's survival.
Where does Drepanolejeunea senticosa live?
Drepanolejeunea senticosa 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 senticosa?
The main threats to Drepanolejeunea senticosa 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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