Muhlenberg's Cord-moss
CR

Muhlenberg's Cord-moss

Entosthodon muhlenbergii

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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.

Muhlenberg's Cord-moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and hydrological changes have dramatically reduced suitable habitat, while pollution and climate change further compromise remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species occurs in specialized wetland habitats including pond margins, wet meadows, and seasonally flooded areas with calcareous or neutral soils. It typically grows on moist, disturbed soil surfaces and requires specific moisture and nutrient conditions found in these ephemeral wetland environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Muhlenberg's Cord-moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Muhlenberg's Cord-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. Muhlenberg's Cord-moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and hydrological changes have dramatically reduced suitable habitat, while pollution and climate change further compromise remaining populations.
Where does Muhlenberg's Cord-moss live?
Muhlenberg's Cord-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 Muhlenberg's Cord-moss?
The main threats to Muhlenberg's Cord-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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