Menzies' metaneckera moss
CR

Menzies' metaneckera moss

Metaneckera menziesii

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) John D Reynolds, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by John D Reynolds

Overview

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

Menzies' metaneckera moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urban development in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the specific moisture conditions this moss requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species typically inhabits moist, shaded environments on tree bark and rock surfaces in temperate coastal forests. It requires specific humidity levels and is often found in old-growth forest ecosystems with stable microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Menzies' metaneckera moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Menzies' metaneckera moss 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. Menzies' metaneckera moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urban development in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the specific moisture conditions this moss requires for survival.
Where does Menzies' metaneckera moss live?
Menzies' metaneckera 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 Menzies' metaneckera moss?
The main threats to Menzies' metaneckera 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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