Elaphoglossum flaccidum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elaphoglossum flaccidum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane cloud forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow temperature and humidity conditions required for cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment remaining suitable habitat.
Habitat
This epiphytic fern inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters, where it grows on tree trunks and branches in the perpetually moist, fog-shrouded canopy. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude tropical forests, including consistent humidity and filtered sunlight.
Other threatened species in Dryopteridaceae
Frequently asked questions
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