Reddish Notchwort
CR

Reddish Notchwort

Lophozia longiflora

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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.

Reddish Notchwort faces severe threats from habitat loss due to development, pollution, and climate change impacts on its specialized bryophyte communities. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and fragmentation of suitable sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies moist, acidic substrates including rotting logs, peat soils, and wet rock surfaces in boreal and montane regions. Typically found in undisturbed coniferous forests, bogs, and alpine areas where consistent moisture and specific pH conditions are maintained.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reddish Notchwort classified as Critically Endangered?
Reddish Notchwort 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. Reddish Notchwort faces severe threats from habitat loss due to development, pollution, and climate change impacts on its specialized bryophyte communities. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and fragmentation of suitable sites.
Where does Reddish Notchwort live?
Reddish Notchwort 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 Reddish Notchwort?
The main threats to Reddish Notchwort 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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