VU

Riccia alatospora

Stable

Overview

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

Riccia alatospora faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for temporary wetland conditions make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the ephemeral pool systems this liverwort depends upon for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This liverwort species inhabits temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies with specific moisture and substrate requirements. It typically occurs in areas with periodic flooding and drying cycles that are essential for its reproductive strategy.

Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Riccia alatospora classified as Vulnerable?
Riccia alatospora 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. Riccia alatospora faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for temporary wetland conditions make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the ephemeral pool systems this liverwort depends upon for reproduction.
Where does Riccia alatospora live?
Riccia alatospora occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Riccia alatospora?
The main threats to Riccia alatospora 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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