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Sphaeropteris feani

Declining

Overview

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

Sphaeropteris feani faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this tree fern's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree fern inhabits cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It requires the stable microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest understory and along stream margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphaeropteris feani classified as Endangered?
Sphaeropteris feani is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sphaeropteris feani faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this tree fern's survival.
Where does Sphaeropteris feani live?
Sphaeropteris feani 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 Sphaeropteris feani?
The main threats to Sphaeropteris feani 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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