CRCritically Endangered
Polystichum drepanum
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in DRYOPTERIDACEAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polystichum drepanum classified as Critically Endangered?
Polystichum drepanum 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Polystichum drepanum live?
Polystichum drepanum occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polystichum drepanum?
The main threats to Polystichum drepanum are 5.3, 5.4, 6.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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