Denuded Dicranodontium Moss
Dicranodontium denudatum
Dicranodontium denudatum is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida
Order
Dicranales
Family
Leucobryaceae
Genus
Dicranodontium
Denuded Dicranodontium Moss belongs to the family Leucobryaceae, order Dicranales, within the Bryopsida class.
Species Profile
Dicranodontium denudatum is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae.
Denuded Dicranodontium Moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on its specialized montane environments. Air pollution, particularly acid deposition and nitrogen enrichment, poses serious risks to this sensitive bryophyte species. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but populations are declining due to cumulative environmental pressures.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This moss species typically inhabits acidic rocks, boulders, and cliff faces in montane and subalpine environments, particularly in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture. It is commonly found on siliceous substrates in upland regions, often in association with other bryophyte communities in cool, humid microclimates.
Threats
Air pollution and acid deposition
Climate change and altered precipitation patterns
Habitat fragmentation from forestry activities
Nitrogen deposition from agricultural sources
Tourism and recreational trampling
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). Denuded Dicranodontium Moss (Dicranodontium denudatum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/denuded-dicranodontium-moss