VU

Nowellia wrightii

Unknown

Overview

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

Nowellia wrightii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to logging activities and forest fragmentation in its Pacific Northwest range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the moist microhabitats essential for this bryophyte's survival. Urban development and recreational activities in forested areas further contribute to habitat disturbance and trampling damage.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare liverwort inhabits moist, shaded microsites in old-growth and mature coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest. It typically grows on decaying logs, tree bases, and humid soil surfaces in areas with consistent moisture and minimal disturbance.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nowellia wrightii classified as Vulnerable?
Nowellia wrightii 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. Nowellia wrightii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to logging activities and forest fragmentation in its Pacific Northwest range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the moist microhabitats essential for this bryophyte's survival. Urban development and recreational activities in forested areas further contribute to habitat disturbance and trampling damage.
Where does Nowellia wrightii live?
Nowellia wrightii occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nowellia wrightii?
The main threats to Nowellia wrightii 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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