Elaphoglossum pusillum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elaphoglossum pusillum 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 altitudinal zones where these specialized epiphytic ferns can survive. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
This epiphytic fern inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters, typically growing on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent high humidity and frequent fog. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Dryopteridaceae
Frequently asked questions
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