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Elaphoglossum procurrens

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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.

Elaphoglossum procurrens 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 cloud forest destruction for agriculture and development representing the primary driver of population decline. 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 cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in humid, mist-shrouded environments. It requires consistent moisture and filtered light conditions found in undisturbed tropical montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaphoglossum procurrens classified as Endangered?
Elaphoglossum procurrens 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 procurrens 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 cloud forest destruction for agriculture and development representing the primary driver of population decline. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic fern's survival.
Where does Elaphoglossum procurrens live?
Elaphoglossum procurrens 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 procurrens?
The main threats to Elaphoglossum procurrens 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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