Pleated Foxtail Moss
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Pleated Foxtail Moss

Brachythecium laetum

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Photo: (c) Blake Pagnier, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Blake Pagnier

Overview

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

Pleated Foxtail Moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and atmospheric pollution are altering the delicate moisture and chemical conditions this species requires, while urban development and intensive forestry practices continue to fragment and eliminate suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits moist deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly on decaying logs, tree bases, and humus-rich soil in shaded forest understories. It typically occurs in temperate forest ecosystems with consistent moisture levels and minimal disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleated Foxtail Moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Pleated Foxtail 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. Pleated Foxtail Moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and atmospheric pollution are altering the delicate moisture and chemical conditions this species requires, while urban development and intensive forestry practices continue to fragment and eliminate suitable habitat patches.
Where does Pleated Foxtail Moss live?
Pleated Foxtail 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 Pleated Foxtail Moss?
The main threats to Pleated Foxtail 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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