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Inclined Twisted Moss

Tortella inclinata

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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.

Tortella inclinata faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and moisture levels, which are increasingly disrupted by nitrogen deposition from agricultural runoff and atmospheric pollution. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in the Mediterranean and temperate regions where this moss occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tortella inclinata typically grows on calcareous soils, limestone rocks, and disturbed ground in open grasslands, quarries, and roadside verges. The species favors well-drained, alkaline substrates in areas with moderate moisture levels, often colonizing recently disturbed sites where competition from other bryophytes is reduced.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inclined Twisted Moss classified as Vulnerable?
Inclined Twisted 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. Tortella inclinata faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and moisture levels, which are increasingly disrupted by nitrogen deposition from agricultural runoff and atmospheric pollution. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in the Mediterranean and temperate regions where this moss occurs.
Where does Inclined Twisted Moss live?
Inclined Twisted 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 Inclined Twisted Moss?
The main threats to Inclined Twisted 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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