VU

Matchstick Flapwort

Odontoschisma denudatum

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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.

The Matchstick Flapwort faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by atmospheric pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and acid rain, which alter the delicate chemistry of its bog and heathland environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that disrupt the specific moisture and temperature conditions this bryophyte requires. Agricultural intensification and peat extraction in surrounding areas further fragment and degrade suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Odontoschisma denudatum inhabits acidic bogs, wet heathlands, and peaty soils in montane and sub-montane regions. This specialized bryophyte requires consistently moist, nutrient-poor conditions with specific pH levels found in undisturbed peatland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Matchstick Flapwort classified as Vulnerable?
Matchstick Flapwort 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. The Matchstick Flapwort faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by atmospheric pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and acid rain, which alter the delicate chemistry of its bog and heathland environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that disrupt the specific moisture and temperature conditions this bryophyte requires. Agricultural intensification and peat extraction in surrounding areas further fragment and degrade suitable habitat patches.
Where does Matchstick Flapwort live?
Matchstick Flapwort 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 Matchstick Flapwort?
The main threats to Matchstick Flapwort 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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