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Rigid Aloe-moss

Aloina rigida

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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.

Rigid Aloe-moss faces significant pressure from habitat degradation caused by agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for calcareous soils and specific moisture conditions make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and altered drainage patterns. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance this moss requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rigid Aloe-moss typically grows on calcareous soils in open, disturbed habitats including field margins, quarries, and waste ground. The species requires well-drained alkaline substrates and is often found in areas with periodic moisture fluctuations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rigid Aloe-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Rigid Aloe-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. Rigid Aloe-moss faces significant pressure from habitat degradation caused by agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for calcareous soils and specific moisture conditions make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and altered drainage patterns. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance this moss requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Rigid Aloe-moss live?
Rigid Aloe-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 Rigid Aloe-moss?
The main threats to Rigid Aloe-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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