Grammitis basalis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Grammitis basalis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities that remove host trees and alter the humid microclimate conditions essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture patterns in the high-altitude environments where this fern persists.
Habitat
Grammitis basalis is an epiphytic fern that grows on tree trunks and branches in humid montane forests, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires the stable, moist microclimate provided by intact forest canopy and is particularly associated with cloud forest environments where persistent fog maintains high humidity levels.
Other threatened species in POLYPODIACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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