CR

Hypnum fertile

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

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

Hypnum fertile faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in moisture levels and substrate disturbance, as moss communities require stable microenvironments to persist. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that can disrupt the delicate ecological balance this moss depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hypnum fertile typically grows on moist soil, decaying wood, and rock surfaces in shaded woodland environments and forest margins. The species requires stable moisture conditions and is often found in areas with consistent humidity levels and protection from direct sunlight.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypnum fertile classified as Critically Endangered?
Hypnum fertile 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. Hypnum fertile faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in moisture levels and substrate disturbance, as moss communities require stable microenvironments to persist. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that can disrupt the delicate ecological balance this moss depends upon.
Where does Hypnum fertile live?
Hypnum fertile 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 Hypnum fertile?
The main threats to Hypnum fertile 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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