Fountain Feather-moss
VU

Fountain Feather-moss

Hygroamblystegium tenax

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygroamblystegium_tenax

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Fountain Feather-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and altered hydrology in its specialized aquatic environments. Urban development and agricultural runoff have contaminated many of the clean, mineral-rich water sources this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of drought events that can dry up critical habitat areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Fountain Feather-moss grows in and around springs, seepages, and other areas with constantly flowing, mineral-rich water. It typically occurs on wet rocks, soil, and other substrates in calcareous environments where clean groundwater emerges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fountain Feather-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Fountain Feather-moss is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Fountain Feather-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and altered hydrology in its specialized aquatic environments. Urban development and agricultural runoff have contaminated many of the clean, mineral-rich water sources this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of drought events that can dry up critical habitat areas.
Where does Fountain Feather-moss live?
Fountain Feather-moss 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 Fountain Feather-moss?
The main threats to Fountain Feather-moss 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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