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Selaginella cristalensis

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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 cristalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats it requires. Invasive plant species further threaten native vegetation communities where this critically endangered spikemoss occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered spikemoss is endemic to humid, shaded rock crevices and moss-covered surfaces in montane forest environments. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent moisture and protection from direct sunlight, typically found on limestone or similar calcareous substrates.

Other threatened species in Selaginellaceae

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Selaginella microdendron

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Selaginella achotalensis

Unknown
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Selaginella orbiculifolia

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Selaginella caluffii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Selaginella cristalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Selaginella cristalensis 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 cristalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats it requires. Invasive plant species further threaten native vegetation communities where this critically endangered spikemoss occurs.
Where does Selaginella cristalensis live?
Selaginella cristalensis 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 cristalensis?
The main threats to Selaginella cristalensis 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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