Beech Fern
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Beech Fern

Phegopteris connectilis

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Overview

Phegopteris connectilis, commonly known as long beech fern, northern beech fern, and narrow beech fern, is a species of clonal fern native to forests of the Northern Hemisphere.

Northern Beech Fern faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, particularly in its preferred cool, moist woodland environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture regimes essential for this species' survival, while invasive species competition and human development pressures further compromise remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Northern Beech Fern inhabits cool, moist deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils and partial shade. The species is typically found in beech-maple forests, ravines, and woodland slopes at elevations ranging from sea level to montane regions.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Beech Fern classified as Critically Endangered?
Beech Fern 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. Northern Beech Fern faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, particularly in its preferred cool, moist woodland environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture regimes essential for this species' survival, while invasive species competition and human development pressures further compromise remaining populations.
Where does Beech Fern live?
Beech Fern 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 Beech Fern?
The main threats to Beech Fern 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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