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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species has only been recorded at one site in the Moon (Mum) River in eastern Thailand. The area of suitable habitat is approximately 5,000 m2.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Thailand
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 0.005
? Number of Locations: 1
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Population [top]
Population: There is no information available.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: The species only occurs attached to rocky substrates in river rapids and waterfalls.
Systems: Freshwater
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: No information available.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This plant has only been recorded from one site in Moon River. In the upper course of the river lies a large city (Ubon Ratchathani). Habitat degradation due to pollution coming from this city is threatening the species survival.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: More research is needed to determine ecology, population trends and possible threats to this species. The only known site has to be studied and the source of pollution understood and controlled.
Citation: Juffe Bignoli, D. 2011. Terniopsis ubonensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T194777A8899986. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T194777A8899986.en. Downloaded on 17 April 2018.
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