Pyrrosia liebuschii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pyrrosia liebuschii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its limestone cliff and cave environments are quarried for construction materials and cement production. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single quarrying operations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for this epiphytic fern's survival on exposed rock faces.
Habitat
This epiphytic fern inhabits limestone cliffs, cave entrances, and rocky outcrops in tropical montane regions, typically growing on vertical rock faces where it benefits from consistent moisture and filtered light. The species requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and protection from direct sunlight, often found in areas with persistent mist or seepage.
Other threatened species in POLYPODIACEAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
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