Griffith's oedipodium moss
VU

Griffith's oedipodium moss

Oedipodium griffithianum

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

Overview

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

Griffith's oedipodium moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to atmospheric pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its specialized growing substrates. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare moss species inhabits specialized microhabitats on acidic rock surfaces and soil in montane and subalpine environments. It typically grows in areas with specific moisture regimes and chemical conditions that support its unique ecological requirements.

Threatened in Argentina

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Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
CR

Phlebopus bruchii

Declining
CR

Trichomycterus ramosus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Griffith's oedipodium moss classified as Vulnerable?
Griffith's oedipodium 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. Griffith's oedipodium moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to atmospheric pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its specialized growing substrates. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and stochastic events.
Where does Griffith's oedipodium moss live?
Griffith's oedipodium moss occurs in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Finland, and Greenland (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Griffith's oedipodium moss?
The main threats to Griffith's oedipodium 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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