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Neckeropsis pocsii

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Overview

Neckeropsis pocsii is a species of moss in the family Neckeraceae that is endemic to Mayotte. It is considered a critically endangered species.

Neckeropsis pocsii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this moss species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered moss species inhabits humid montane forests, typically growing on tree bark and rocks in shaded, moisture-rich microenvironments. It requires specific atmospheric humidity levels and stable forest canopy conditions found in undisturbed high-elevation tropical forests.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neckeropsis pocsii classified as Critically Endangered?
Neckeropsis pocsii 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. Neckeropsis pocsii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this moss species.
Where does Neckeropsis pocsii live?
Neckeropsis pocsii occurs in Mayotte. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neckeropsis pocsii?
The main threats to Neckeropsis pocsii are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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