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Moranopteris aphelolepis

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Moranopteris aphelolepis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Polypodiineae
Family: Polypodiaceae
Genus: Moranopteris
Species:
M. aphelolepis
Binomial name
Moranopteris aphelolepis
(C.V.Morton) R.Y.Hirai & J.Prado
Synonyms

Micropolypodium aphelolepis (C.V.Morton) A.R.Sm.

Moranopteris aphelolepis is a species of grammitid fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is endemic to the Andes Mountains, in Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Navarrete, H.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Micropolypodium aphelolepis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43721A10823818. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43721A10823818.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.