VU

Brachythecium geheebii

StableVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Brachythecium geheebii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the availability of suitable moist, calcareous substrates where this moss can establish. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for its survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species typically inhabits moist, calcareous soils and rock surfaces in wetland margins, stream banks, and seepage areas. It requires consistently humid conditions and often grows on limestone or other calcium-rich substrates in temperate regions.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachythecium geheebii classified as Vulnerable?
Brachythecium geheebii 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. Brachythecium geheebii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the availability of suitable moist, calcareous substrates where this moss can establish. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for its survival and reproduction.
Where does Brachythecium geheebii live?
Brachythecium geheebii occurs in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, and Czechia (plus 17 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brachythecium geheebii?
The main threats to Brachythecium geheebii 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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