CRCritically Endangered
Pteris adscensionis
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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.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationLegislation
Other threatened species in PTERIDACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pteris adscensionis classified as Critically Endangered?
Pteris adscensionis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pteris adscensionis live?
Pteris adscensionis 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 Pteris adscensionis?
The main threats to Pteris adscensionis are 11.2, 2.3, 8.1, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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