Stigmatopteris hemiptera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stigmatopteris hemiptera faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest conversion for agriculture, as mature host trees are often targeted for removal. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the delicate moisture balance required by this fern species.
Habitat
This epiphytic fern inhabits humid montane forests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and canopy layers. It requires consistent moisture levels and filtered light conditions found in mature tropical forest ecosystems at elevations between 800-2000 meters.
Other threatened species in Dryopteridaceae
Frequently asked questions
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