Capillary Wing-moss
Pterigynandrum filiforme
Pterigynandrum filiforme is a species of moss belonging to the family Pterigynandraceae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida
Order
Hypnales
Family
Pterigynandraceae
Genus
Pterigynandrum
Capillary Wing-moss belongs to the family Pterigynandraceae, order Hypnales, within the Bryopsida class.
Species Profile
Pterigynandrum filiforme is a species of moss belonging to the family Pterigynandraceae.
Capillary Wing-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to air pollution, acid rain, and climate change affecting the specific microhabitats it requires. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in air quality and atmospheric conditions that alter the chemistry of its substrate, while deforestation and urbanization continue to reduce available habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This moss species typically grows on tree bark, rocks, and occasionally soil in temperate and boreal forests, particularly favoring deciduous and mixed woodlands with moderate humidity levels. It is often found on the bark of mature trees in forest environments with stable microclimatic conditions.
Threats
Air pollution and acid rain
Climate change and altered precipitation patterns
Changes in forest management practices
Habitat loss from deforestation
Urbanization and development
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Capillary Wing-moss (Pterigynandrum filiforme). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/capillary-wing-moss