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Bryum sordidum

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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.

Bryum sordidum faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable substrate conditions in its specialized environments. Urban development and agricultural intensification have reduced available habitat, while pollution and altered hydrology disrupt the delicate moisture regimes this moss requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the species' reproductive cycles and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bryum sordidum typically inhabits disturbed soils, roadside verges, and waste ground in temperate regions. This moss species shows preference for calcareous substrates and areas with moderate moisture levels, often colonizing human-modified landscapes where suitable conditions persist.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bryum sordidum classified as Endangered?
Bryum sordidum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Bryum sordidum faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable substrate conditions in its specialized environments. Urban development and agricultural intensification have reduced available habitat, while pollution and altered hydrology disrupt the delicate moisture regimes this moss requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the species' reproductive cycles and survival.
Where does Bryum sordidum live?
Bryum sordidum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bryum sordidum?
The main threats to Bryum sordidum 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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