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Selliguea wusugongii

Selliguea wusugongii

China
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
low-light autotrophic photosynthesis, spore-based propagation absorption

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
seasonal spore maturation, year-round damp-loving frond respiration

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Ecology: — Selliguea wusugongii was observed to grow on tree trunks in primary forests, at elevations between 1700 and 1800 m. The rhizomes are partially covered by some mosses such as Metzgeria conjugata Lindberg (1875: 495). IUCN Red List category: — Only two populations with about 22 individuals of Selliguea wusugongii were found. The status of the new species can be classified as Critically Endangered (CR), based on current information and following the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) guidelines (IUCN, 2019), but more extensive fieldwork focusing on the tree trunks in the nearby mountains is needed to accurately assess its conservation status.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Selliguea wusugongii is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of low-light autotrophic photosynthesis, spore-based propagation absorption. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a seasonal spore maturation, year-round damp-loving frond respiration activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Selliguea wusugongii.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeChina
Habitat RangeForest, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificSelliguea wusugongii
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyPolypodiaceae