Scented Oakfern
CR

Scented Oakfern

Gymnocarpium robertianum

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Photo: Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Overview

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

Scented Oakfern faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized limestone environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist microclimate conditions this species requires, while human disturbance from quarrying and recreational activities further degrades its already limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Scented Oakfern occupies cool, moist crevices and ledges on limestone cliffs, rocky slopes, and cave entrances, typically in shaded areas with alkaline soils. The species requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture and protection from direct sunlight, often found in association with other calciphilic plants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scented Oakfern classified as Critically Endangered?
Scented Oakfern 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. Scented Oakfern faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized limestone environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist microclimate conditions this species requires, while human disturbance from quarrying and recreational activities further degrades its already limited suitable habitat.
Where does Scented Oakfern live?
Scented Oakfern 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 Scented Oakfern?
The main threats to Scented Oakfern 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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