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Elaphoglossum florencei

Declining

Overview

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

Elaphoglossum florencei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragmenting its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic fern's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic fern inhabits humid montane cloud forests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and canopy layers. It requires consistently moist conditions and is found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in tropical mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaphoglossum florencei classified as Endangered?
Elaphoglossum florencei 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. Elaphoglossum florencei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragmenting its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic fern's survival.
Where does Elaphoglossum florencei live?
Elaphoglossum florencei 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 Elaphoglossum florencei?
The main threats to Elaphoglossum florencei 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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