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Eaton's shield fern

Polystichum scopulinum

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Names in Other Languages

French polystic des falaises

Similar Species in Polystichum

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Borstiger Schildfarn
Polystichum setiferum
Near Threatened
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Brauns Schildfarn
Polystichum braunii
Critically Endangered
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Gelappter Schildfarn
Polystichum aculeatum
Near Threatened
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Lanzenfarn
Polystichum lonchitis
Least Concern
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Sichel Wurmfarn
Polystichum drepanum
Critically Endangered
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Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
Near Threatened
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Kadyrov's Shield Fern
Polystichum kadyrovii
Near Threatened
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Kwakiutl's holly fern
Polystichum kwakiutlii
Extinct
View all species in Polystichum →

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Tracheophyta
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Echte Farne
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Tüpfelfarnartige
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Dryopteridaceae
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Polystichum
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vs Borstiger Schildfarn vs Brauns Schildfarn vs Gelappter Schildfarn vs Lanzenfarn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eaton's shield fern?
The scientific name of Eaton's shield fern is Polystichum scopulinum. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.
What is the conservation status of Eaton's shield fern?
Eaton's shield fern (Polystichum scopulinum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eaton's shield fern live?
Eaton's shield fern is found in Found in Canada.. Countries include Canada.
What family does Eaton's shield fern belong to?
Eaton's shield fern (Polystichum scopulinum) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.
What kingdom does Eaton's shield fern belong to?
Eaton's shield fern (Polystichum scopulinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Eaton's shield fern?
The closest relatives of Eaton's shield fern in the genus Polystichum include Borstiger Schildfarn, Brauns Schildfarn, Gelappter Schildfarn, Lanzenfarn, Sichel Wurmfarn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Polystichum — 12 Species

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Borstiger Schildfarn
Polystichum setiferum
NT 🐾
Brauns Schildfarn
Polystichum braunii
CR 🐾
Gelappter Schildfarn
Polystichum aculeatum
NT 🐾
Lanzenfarn
Polystichum lonchitis
LC 🐾
Sichel Wurmfarn
Polystichum drepanum
CR 🐾
Western Sword-fern
Polystichum munitum
NE 🐾
Korean tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharon
NE
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Eaton's shield fern
Polystichum scopulinum
EX
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Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
NE 🐾
Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
NT 🐾
Kadyrov's Shield Fern
Polystichum kadyrovii
NT 🐾
Kwakiutl's holly fern
Polystichum kwakiutlii
EX
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