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Plagiogyria assurgens

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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.

Plagiogyria assurgens faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific elevation requirements, making populations highly susceptible to forest fragmentation. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fern species inhabits tropical montane forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters, preferring moist, shaded understory environments with rich organic soils. It is endemic to specific mountain ranges where it grows in association with other endemic flora in cloud forest and upper montane forest ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Plagiogyria assurgens classified as Endangered?
Plagiogyria assurgens 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. Plagiogyria assurgens faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific elevation requirements, making populations highly susceptible to forest fragmentation. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Plagiogyria assurgens live?
Plagiogyria assurgens 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 Plagiogyria assurgens?
The main threats to Plagiogyria assurgens 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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