Goniophlebium amamianum
Polypodiaceae
- Range
- Endemic to the Ryukyu Islands(Amami-Oshima and Tokunoshima)
In the diorama, it creeps along a tree trunk and extends its leaves.
This fern is endemic to Amami-Oshima and Tokunoshima. It is a wintergreen species, meaning it sheds its leaves in summer and unfurls fresh leaves as winter approaches. The fern clings to rocks and tree trunks, with leaves growing to about 50 cm in length. Its green root, which gives rise to its Japanese name, creeps along these surfaces. It can only be found in moist forests near mountain peaks.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B3:Forest near the mountain peak
Cloud forests with high humidity where fog develops frequently grow in the mountains of high altitudes in tropical and subtropical zones. In Tokunoshima Island, such cloud forests are found mainly near the peak of Mt. Inokawadake. Because solar radiation is limited, the trees here are lower than forests in lowlands. Here, many epiphytes, ferns, and bryophytes can be found not only on the ground but also on tree trunks and branches.
This B3:Forest near the mountain peak