Ribbed Bog Moss
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Ribbed Bog Moss

Aulacomnium palustre

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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.

Ribbed Bog Moss faces severe pressure from wetland drainage and peat extraction activities that destroy its specialized bog habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the waterlogged conditions essential for this species. Agricultural conversion and urban development continue to fragment remaining bog ecosystems, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades water quality in surviving wetland areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ribbed Bog Moss inhabits acidic, nutrient-poor wetlands including sphagnum bogs, fens, and wet heathlands across northern temperate and boreal regions. It typically grows in waterlogged soils with consistently high moisture levels, forming distinctive cushions or mats in areas with minimal disturbance.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ribbed Bog Moss classified as Vulnerable?
Ribbed Bog 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. Ribbed Bog Moss faces severe pressure from wetland drainage and peat extraction activities that destroy its specialized bog habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the waterlogged conditions essential for this species. Agricultural conversion and urban development continue to fragment remaining bog ecosystems, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades water quality in surviving wetland areas.
Where does Ribbed Bog Moss live?
Ribbed Bog 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 Ribbed Bog Moss?
The main threats to Ribbed Bog 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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