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Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis

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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.

Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic fern in cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic fern inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. It grows on tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight characteristic of upper elevation forest canopies.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis classified as Endangered?
Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis 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. Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic fern in cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis live?
Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis 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 Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis?
The main threats to Oreogrammitis miltiblepharis 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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