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Seligeria irrigata

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Seligeria irrigata faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to changes in water flow regimes and pollution of its specialized aquatic environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and water chemistry makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological alterations from dam construction, water extraction, and agricultural runoff. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance required for this moss's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Seligeria irrigata is a specialized moss species that inhabits wet rock surfaces, particularly limestone cliffs and walls where water seeps or flows continuously. It requires specific moisture conditions and alkaline substrates, typically found in areas with consistent water flow such as waterfall spray zones and irrigated rock faces.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Seligeria irrigata classified as Vulnerable?
Seligeria irrigata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Seligeria irrigata faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to changes in water flow regimes and pollution of its specialized aquatic environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and water chemistry makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological alterations from dam construction, water extraction, and agricultural runoff. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance required for this moss's survival.
Where does Seligeria irrigata live?
Seligeria irrigata occurs in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Slovakia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Seligeria irrigata?
The main threats to Seligeria irrigata are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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