CR

Hymenophyllum elegans

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hymenophyllum elegans faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered moisture regimes that could disrupt the humid microenvironments essential for this delicate fern's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This delicate filmy fern inhabits humid, shaded environments in tropical montane forests, typically growing as an epiphyte on tree trunks and rocks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered light. It requires very specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and protection from direct sunlight.

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CR

Hymenophyllum turquinense

Unknown
CR

Hymenophyllum hirtellum

Unknown
VU

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Didymoglossum pusillum

Unknown
parchment bristle fernCR

parchment bristle fern

Didymoglossum hymenoides

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hymenophyllum elegans classified as Critically Endangered?
Hymenophyllum elegans is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hymenophyllum elegans faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered moisture regimes that could disrupt the humid microenvironments essential for this delicate fern's survival.
Where does Hymenophyllum elegans live?
Hymenophyllum elegans 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 Hymenophyllum elegans?
The main threats to Hymenophyllum elegans 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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