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Selaginella achotalensis

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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.

Selaginella achotalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats it requires. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the region further fragment and degrade the specialized rocky habitats where this spike-moss occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered spike-moss is endemic to humid, shaded rocky crevices and cliff faces in montane regions. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight, typically occurring on limestone or similar calcareous substrates.

Other threatened species in Selaginellaceae

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Selaginella microdendron

Unknown
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Selaginella cristalensis

Unknown
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Selaginella orbiculifolia

Unknown
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Selaginella caluffii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Selaginella achotalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Selaginella achotalensis 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. Selaginella achotalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats it requires. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the region further fragment and degrade the specialized rocky habitats where this spike-moss occurs.
Where does Selaginella achotalensis live?
Selaginella achotalensis 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 Selaginella achotalensis?
The main threats to Selaginella achotalensis 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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