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Lepidopilum grevilleanum

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Overview

Lepidopilum affine is a species of moss in the family Callicostaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Lepidopilum grevilleanum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this moss requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered moss species inhabits humid, shaded environments in tropical or subtropical forests, typically growing on soil, rocks, or decaying organic matter. It requires consistently moist conditions and is found in areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepidopilum grevilleanum classified as Critically Endangered?
Lepidopilum grevilleanum 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. Lepidopilum grevilleanum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this moss requires for survival.
Where does Lepidopilum grevilleanum live?
Lepidopilum grevilleanum 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 Lepidopilum grevilleanum?
The main threats to Lepidopilum grevilleanum are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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