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Mitrobryum koelzii

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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.

Mitrobryum koelzii faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized microhabitat requirements. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and moisture levels that occur through agricultural intensification and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate environmental conditions this moss requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mitrobryum koelzii inhabits specialized soil environments, typically growing on calcareous or base-rich soils in open, disturbed habitats. The species requires specific moisture and pH conditions, often found in areas with periodic soil disturbance that maintains the open conditions necessary for its establishment and growth.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mitrobryum koelzii classified as Endangered?
Mitrobryum koelzii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Mitrobryum koelzii faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized microhabitat requirements. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and moisture levels that occur through agricultural intensification and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate environmental conditions this moss requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does Mitrobryum koelzii live?
Mitrobryum koelzii 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 Mitrobryum koelzii?
The main threats to Mitrobryum koelzii 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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