Lurking Leskea
CR

Lurking Leskea

Plagiothecium latebricola

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Overview

Plagiothecium latebricola is a species of moss belonging to the family Plagiotheciaceae.

Lurking Leskea (Plagiothecium latebricola) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized cave and rock crevice environments. The species faces severe threats from quarrying activities, recreational caving, and climate change impacts that alter the delicate moisture conditions required for this bryophyte's survival.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lurking Leskea classified as Critically Endangered?
Lurking Leskea 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. Lurking Leskea (Plagiothecium latebricola) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized cave and rock crevice environments. The species faces severe threats from quarrying activities, recreational caving, and climate change impacts that alter the delicate moisture conditions required for this bryophyte's survival.
Where does Lurking Leskea live?
Lurking Leskea 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 Lurking Leskea?
The main threats to Lurking Leskea 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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