VU

Oreogrammitis uapensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Oreogrammitis uapensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion into cloud forest zones threaten the specialized epiphytic environments this fern requires. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions essential for its survival in high-altitude ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic fern inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at high elevations, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in humid, mist-shrouded environments. It requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of tropical montane cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreogrammitis uapensis classified as Vulnerable?
Oreogrammitis uapensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Oreogrammitis uapensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion into cloud forest zones threaten the specialized epiphytic environments this fern requires. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions essential for its survival in high-altitude ecosystems.
Where does Oreogrammitis uapensis live?
Oreogrammitis uapensis 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 uapensis?
The main threats to Oreogrammitis uapensis 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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