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Selaginella microdendron

Unknown

Overview

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

Selaginella microdendron 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 offering little resilience against environmental changes. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered spikemoss persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered spikemoss inhabits specialized microhabitats on rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and forest margins in tropical or subtropical regions. The species requires specific moisture and light conditions found in these narrow ecological niches, making it highly sensitive to habitat modifications.

Other threatened species in Selaginellaceae

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Selaginella cristalensis

Unknown
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Selaginella achotalensis

Unknown
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Selaginella orbiculifolia

Unknown
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Selaginella caluffii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Selaginella microdendron classified as Critically Endangered?
Selaginella microdendron 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 microdendron 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 offering little resilience against environmental changes. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered spikemoss persists.
Where does Selaginella microdendron live?
Selaginella microdendron 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 microdendron?
The main threats to Selaginella microdendron 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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