Occurring as an epiphyte or lithophyte in areas of part shade and high moisture.

However, it grows as far west at the more arid Warrumbungle National Park.

The name Pyrrosia is from the Greek which refers to the flame colour of the hairs that cover the fronds on some species.

Rock felt fern grows from Victoria north through New South Wales and Queensland to New Guinea.

Round dark sori (spores) seen under the long leaves.