Pale Ditrichum Moss
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Pale Ditrichum Moss

Ditrichum pallidum

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Photo: Photo: (c) Rob Van Epps, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rob Van Epps

Overview

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

Pale Ditrichum Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss due to human activities and climate change impacts on its specialized environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and pollution.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies calcareous soils, limestone outcrops, and alkaline substrates in open grasslands, quarries, and disturbed ground. Typically found in areas with specific pH requirements and moisture conditions that support specialized bryophyte communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pale Ditrichum Moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Pale Ditrichum 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. Pale Ditrichum Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss due to human activities and climate change impacts on its specialized environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and pollution.
Where does Pale Ditrichum Moss live?
Pale Ditrichum 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 Pale Ditrichum Moss?
The main threats to Pale Ditrichum 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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