Bolbitis riparia
| Bolbitis riparia | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Elaphoglossaceae |
| Genus: | Bolbitis |
| Species: | B. riparia |
| Binomial name | |
| Bolbitis riparia R.C.Moran & B.Øllg. | |
Bolbitis riparia is a species of fern in the Elaphoglossaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of the Bolbitis riparia is as follows:
- Kingdom - Plantae
- Phylum - Polypodiophyta
- Class - Polypodiopsida
- Order - Blechnales
- Family - Lomariopsidaceae[1]
Information
The bolbitis riparia has a population trend that is decreasing. The plant is known to be found in the provinces of Napo and Sucumbios, Ecuador. Its ecology lies in the Amazonian forest on the lowlands and foothills. The main threat that affects the bolbitis riparia is deforestation for agricultural expansion. It is becoming vulnerable to be an endangered species.[1]
References
- Navarrete, H. & Pitman, N. 2003. Bolbitis riparia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bolbitis riparia". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 27 December 2012.