Elaphoglossum meyeri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elaphoglossum meyeri 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, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic fern's survival.
Habitat
This epiphytic fern inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in humid, shaded environments at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures characteristic of tropical mountain ecosystems.