Selaginella confusa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Selaginella confusa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes unable to withstand environmental pressures. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this spikemoss species.
Habitat
Selaginella confusa inhabits moist, shaded environments including forest understories, rocky crevices, and moss-covered surfaces in tropical and subtropical regions. The species requires consistently humid conditions and is typically found in areas with stable microclimates that provide protection from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
Other threatened species in Selaginellaceae
Frequently asked questions
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