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ovate tetrodontium moss

Tetrodontium ovatum

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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.

Tetrodontium ovatum faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized rocky environments, particularly through quarrying activities and infrastructure development that destroy the specific microhabitats this moss requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions essential for its survival on exposed rock faces. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from even minor habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tetrodontium ovatum occupies specialized microhabitats on exposed rock faces, cliff crevices, and boulder surfaces, typically in areas with consistent moisture availability. The species requires specific conditions found on acidic rock substrates in montane and subalpine environments where it forms small, scattered colonies.

Frequently asked questions

Why is ovate tetrodontium moss classified as Vulnerable?
ovate tetrodontium moss 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. Tetrodontium ovatum faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized rocky environments, particularly through quarrying activities and infrastructure development that destroy the specific microhabitats this moss requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions essential for its survival on exposed rock faces. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from even minor habitat disturbances.
Where does ovate tetrodontium moss live?
ovate tetrodontium 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 ovate tetrodontium moss?
The main threats to ovate tetrodontium 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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