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little wolverine moss

Psilopilum cavifolium

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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.

Little wolverine moss faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the specific moisture conditions this species requires. The moss's restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Little wolverine moss typically grows on moist, shaded soil and rock surfaces in temperate forests and woodland margins. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is little wolverine moss classified as Vulnerable?
little wolverine 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. Little wolverine moss faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the specific moisture conditions this species requires. The moss's restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does little wolverine moss live?
little wolverine 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 little wolverine moss?
The main threats to little wolverine 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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