Grammitis pygmaea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Grammitis pygmaea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic fern's survival.
Habitat
This diminutive epiphytic fern inhabits humid montane forests, typically growing on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in cloud forest environments. It requires consistently moist conditions and is found at elevations where persistent fog and high humidity create the specialized microclimate essential for its survival.
Other threatened species in Polypodiaceae
Frequently asked questions
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