- Ctenitis squamigera
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Ctenitis squamigera Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pteridophyta Class: Pteridopsida Order: Polypodiales Family: Dryopteridaceae Genus: Ctenitis Species: C. squamigera Binomial name Ctenitis squamigera
(Hook. & Arn.) CopelandCtenitis squamigera, commonly known as the Pacific Lacefern or Pauoa, is a critically endangered species of fern found only on the islands of Hawaii.[1] In 2003 there were at least 183 individuals remaining, divided among 23 populations.[2] Several populations consist of only one to four plants.[2]
Threats to the species include the degradation of the Hawaiian forests by Axis deer, Mouflon sheep, feral pigs and goats, and invasive plant species such as Santa Barbara daisy and guava.[2]
This fern is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
References
- ^ Bruegmann, M. M. & V. Caraway. (2003). Ctenitis squamigera. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2010. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 23 February 2011.
- ^ a b c USFWS. Ctenitis squamigera Five-year Review. July 2009.
External links
Categories:- IUCN Red List critically endangered species
- Dryopteridaceae
- Fern species
- Endemic flora of Hawaii
- Native ferns of Hawaii
- Critically endangered flora of the United States
- Fern stubs
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