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Dryopteris ardechensis

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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.

Dryopteris ardechensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and microclimate conditions that affect the shaded, humid environments it requires. Human activities including forestry practices and recreational development in its restricted habitat further compound population pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fern species inhabits shaded, humid forest environments in Mediterranean regions, typically growing in rocky crevices and forest understory areas with specific moisture and light requirements. It favors calcareous substrates and requires stable microclimate conditions found in mature forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dryopteris ardechensis classified as Vulnerable?
Dryopteris ardechensis 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. Dryopteris ardechensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and microclimate conditions that affect the shaded, humid environments it requires. Human activities including forestry practices and recreational development in its restricted habitat further compound population pressures.
Where does Dryopteris ardechensis live?
Dryopteris ardechensis occurs in France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dryopteris ardechensis?
The main threats to Dryopteris ardechensis 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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