Eared Spleenwort
VU

Eared Spleenwort

Asplenium auritum

UnknownCREUCREU

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Rich Kostecke, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rich Kostecke

Overview

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

Habitat

Eared Spleenwort inhabits cloud forests and humid montane environments between 800-2,200 meters elevation, growing as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches where persistent fog and mist maintain optimal moisture conditions. The species occasionally colonizes moss-covered rock faces in areas with similar humidity levels and protection from direct sunlight.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eared Spleenwort classified as Vulnerable?
Eared Spleenwort 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Eared Spleenwort live?
Eared Spleenwort occurs in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, and Brazil (plus 53 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eared Spleenwort?
The main threats to Eared Spleenwort 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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