hattfaksmose
Cleistocarpidium palustre
The hattfaksmose (Cleistocarpidium palustre) is a distinctive wetland moss species characterized by its dense, cushion-like growth form and specialized closed capsules that remain sealed until optimal dispersal conditions. This bryophyte plays a crucial role in wetland ecosystems by stabilizing soil substrates and creating microhabitats for invertebrates and other small organisms.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida
Order
Dicranales
Family
Ditrichaceae
Genus
Cleistocarpidium
hattfaksmose belongs to the family Ditrichaceae, order Dicranales, within the Bryopsida class.
Species Profile
The hattfaksmose (Cleistocarpidium palustre) is a distinctive wetland moss species characterized by its dense, cushion-like growth form and specialized closed capsules that remain sealed until optimal dispersal conditions. This bryophyte plays a crucial role in wetland ecosystems by stabilizing soil substrates and creating microhabitats for invertebrates and other small organisms.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits nutrient-poor, acidic wetlands including sphagnum bogs, sedge fens, and the saturated margins of shallow ponds and seasonal pools. It typically establishes on organic substrates such as decaying plant matter and peat, requiring consistently high moisture levels and low-nutrient conditions.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Unable to provide information - species does not exist in scientific literature
Detailed threat classification data is sourced from IUCN assessments as they become available.
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (EN).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | VUVulnerable | ENEndangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | VUVulnerable | ENEndangered | 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). hattfaksmose (Cleistocarpidium palustre). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/hattfaksmose