VU

Brachythecium funkii

StableVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Brachythecium funkii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion in mountainous regions have reduced available substrate for this moss species. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the delicate moisture balance required for moss survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species typically inhabits rocky substrates and soil in montane and subalpine environments, often growing on calcareous rocks and disturbed soils. It favors areas with consistent moisture availability and partial shade, commonly found at elevations between 1000-2500 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protection

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachythecium funkii classified as Vulnerable?
Brachythecium funkii 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. Brachythecium funkii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion in mountainous regions have reduced available substrate for this moss species. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the delicate moisture balance required for moss survival and reproduction.
Where does Brachythecium funkii live?
Brachythecium funkii occurs in Austria, Germany, and Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brachythecium funkii?
The main threats to Brachythecium funkii 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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