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Calyptrochaeta nutans

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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.

Calyptrochaeta nutans faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moss communities this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species typically inhabits moist, shaded environments including forest floors, rock crevices, and soil banks in temperate regions. It requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight.

Other threatened species in Daltoniaceae

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Leskeodon paisa

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Calyptrochaeta deflexa

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calyptrochaeta nutans classified as Endangered?
Calyptrochaeta nutans 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. Calyptrochaeta nutans faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moss communities this species depends upon.
Where does Calyptrochaeta nutans live?
Calyptrochaeta nutans 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 Calyptrochaeta nutans?
The main threats to Calyptrochaeta nutans 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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