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Orthodontopsis bardunovii

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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.

Orthodontopsis bardunovii faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation that destroy the specific microhabitat conditions required for this moss species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for its survival in high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits montane forests at high elevations, typically growing on tree bark, rocks, and soil in humid, shaded microenvironments. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Orthodontopsis bardunovii classified as Endangered?
Orthodontopsis bardunovii 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. Orthodontopsis bardunovii faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation that destroy the specific microhabitat conditions required for this moss species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for its survival in high-altitude environments.
Where does Orthodontopsis bardunovii live?
Orthodontopsis bardunovii 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 Orthodontopsis bardunovii?
The main threats to Orthodontopsis bardunovii 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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