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golden-scale male fern

Dryopteris affinis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (سراخس رقيقة المباغ)

Order

Polypodiales (سرخسيات)

Species

Dryopteris affinis (golden-scale male fern)

Names in Other Languages

French dryoptéris écailleux

German Spreuschuppiger Wurmfarn

Similar Species in Dryopteris

Dryopteris intermedia

Not Evaluated

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Autumn fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

Dryopteris oligodonta

Least Concern

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Cévennes Male-fern

Dryopteris ardechensis

Vulnerable

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Dryopteris clintoniana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of golden-scale male fern?

The scientific name of golden-scale male fern is Dryopteris affinis. It belongs to the genus Dryopteris.

What is the conservation status of golden-scale male fern?

golden-scale male fern (Dryopteris affinis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does golden-scale male fern live?

golden-scale male fern is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does golden-scale male fern belong to?

golden-scale male fern (Dryopteris affinis) belongs to the genus Dryopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

Is golden-scale male fern endangered?

Yes, golden-scale male fern (Dryopteris affinis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does golden-scale male fern belong to?

golden-scale male fern (Dryopteris affinis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of golden-scale male fern?

The closest relatives of golden-scale male fern in the genus Dryopteris include Aiton's buckler-Fern, Alpine Male-fern, American Shield Fern, Autumn fern, Broad Buckler Fern.