ENEndangered

Lomariopsis wrightii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lomariopsis wrightii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this epiphytic fern requires for survival.
Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic fern inhabits the humid understory of Puerto Rico's tropical rainforests, typically growing on tree trunks and rocks in shaded, moisture-rich environments. It requires consistent high humidity and filtered light conditions found in mature forest ecosystems.

Threatened in Colombia

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Lomariopsis wrightii classified as Endangered?

Lomariopsis wrightii 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. Lomariopsis wrightii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this epiphytic fern requires for survival.

Where does Lomariopsis wrightii live?

Lomariopsis wrightii occurs in Colombia, Cuba, and St. Vincent & Grenadines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Lomariopsis wrightii?

The main threats to Lomariopsis wrightii 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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