Angiopteris chauliodonta

Angiopteris chauliodonta is a fern species within the genus Angiopteris, part of the Marattiaceae family. The species was formally described by Copel. in 1938. It is known to occur in the Pitcairn Islands, a remote group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. The genus Angiopteris is characterized by large, leathery fronds and is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. As a member of the Marattiaceae, A. chauliodonta shares traits with other members of this family, which are among the most primitive ferns with large sporangia and thick rhizomes. The species remains relatively little-studied, with its distribution limited to the Pitcairn Is.