Dotted Hornwort
Anthoceros punctatus
Anthoceros punctatus is a species of hornwort that belongs to the family Anthocerotaceae. It is the type species of its genus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Anthocerotophyta
Class
Anthocerotopsida
Order
Anthocerotales
Family
Anthocerotaceae
Genus
Anthoceros
Dotted Hornwort belongs to the family Anthocerotaceae, order Anthocerotales, within the Anthocerotopsida class.
Species Profile
Anthoceros punctatus is a species of hornwort that belongs to the family Anthocerotaceae. It is the type species of its genus.
Dotted Hornwort faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation as its specialized wetland and moist terrestrial habitats are increasingly impacted by human activities. The species' vulnerability is compounded by its limited dispersal ability and specific moisture requirements, making populations susceptible to environmental changes and fragmentation.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Dotted Hornwort occurs in moist, shaded terrestrial habitats including wet soil along streams, pond margins, and seasonally flooded areas. The species typically grows on bare or sparsely vegetated soil in areas with consistent moisture availability and partial shade.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change and altered precipitation patterns
Drainage of wetlands and water management changes
Pollution and eutrophication of water bodies
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). Dotted Hornwort (Anthoceros punctatus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dotted-hornwort