CR

Mickelia guianensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Mickelia guianensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining, have destroyed significant portions of its specialized forest habitat. Agricultural expansion and logging operations continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this fern species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fern species inhabits humid tropical forests of the Guiana Shield, typically growing in shaded understory environments with high moisture levels. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mickelia guianensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Mickelia guianensis 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. Mickelia guianensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining, have destroyed significant portions of its specialized forest habitat. Agricultural expansion and logging operations continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this fern species can survive.
Where does Mickelia guianensis live?
Mickelia guianensis 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 Mickelia guianensis?
The main threats to Mickelia guianensis 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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