CRCritically Endangered

Fissidens hydropogon

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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.

Fissidens hydropogon faces severe threats from habitat degradation and hydrological changes affecting its specialized aquatic environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced suitable wetland habitats, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge compromises the pristine water quality this moss requires. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water temperature further threaten the delicate balance of its aquatic ecosystems.
Threat summary

Habitat

Fissidens hydropogon inhabits specialized aquatic environments, typically growing on rocks and substrates in clean, flowing freshwater streams and springs. This moss requires pristine water quality and stable hydrological conditions, making it highly sensitive to environmental disturbances.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fissidens hydropogon classified as Critically Endangered?

Fissidens hydropogon is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Fissidens hydropogon faces severe threats from habitat degradation and hydrological changes affecting its specialized aquatic environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced suitable wetland habitats, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge compromises the pristine water quality this moss requires. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water temperature further threaten the delicate balance of its aquatic ecosystems.

Where does Fissidens hydropogon live?

Fissidens hydropogon 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 Fissidens hydropogon?

The main threats to Fissidens hydropogon 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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