VU

Thelypteris quaylei

Declining

Overview

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

Thelypteris quaylei faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest clearance for agriculture and infrastructure development, which fragments its already restricted populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific microhabitat conditions this fern requires in its high-elevation environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fern species inhabits montane forests at moderate to high elevations, typically growing in the understory of humid, shaded forest environments. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in these mountain forest ecosystems.

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CR

Coryphopteris marquesensis

Unknown
EN

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EN

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VU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Thelypteris quaylei classified as Vulnerable?
Thelypteris quaylei is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Thelypteris quaylei faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest clearance for agriculture and infrastructure development, which fragments its already restricted populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific microhabitat conditions this fern requires in its high-elevation environment.
Where does Thelypteris quaylei live?
Thelypteris quaylei 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 Thelypteris quaylei?
The main threats to Thelypteris quaylei 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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