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Woodsia indusiosa

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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.

Woodsia indusiosa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized rocky environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and rock extraction that directly destroy its cliff-face habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature extremes that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this fern's survival in exposed rocky crevices.

Threat summary

Habitat

Woodsia indusiosa inhabits rocky crevices, cliff faces, and limestone outcrops in mountainous regions. This specialized fern requires well-drained, alkaline substrates and typically grows in partially shaded locations where moisture can accumulate in rock fissures.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Woodsia indusiosa classified as Vulnerable?
Woodsia indusiosa 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. Woodsia indusiosa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized rocky environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and rock extraction that directly destroy its cliff-face habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature extremes that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this fern's survival in exposed rocky crevices.
Where does Woodsia indusiosa live?
Woodsia indusiosa 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 Woodsia indusiosa?
The main threats to Woodsia indusiosa 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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