VU

Pictolejeunea picta

Unknown

Overview

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

Pictolejeunea picta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific microclimate conditions within old-growth forest canopies makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and humidity patterns may alter the delicate epiphytic environments this liverwort requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pictolejeunea picta is an epiphytic liverwort that inhabits the bark and branches of trees in tropical montane cloud forests, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires high humidity levels and stable temperature conditions found in the canopy of undisturbed old-growth forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pictolejeunea picta classified as Vulnerable?
Pictolejeunea picta 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. Pictolejeunea picta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific microclimate conditions within old-growth forest canopies makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and humidity patterns may alter the delicate epiphytic environments this liverwort requires for survival.
Where does Pictolejeunea picta live?
Pictolejeunea picta 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 Pictolejeunea picta?
The main threats to Pictolejeunea picta 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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