Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss
VU

Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss

Sphagnum subsecundum

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphagnum_subsecundum

Overview

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

Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss faces severe pressure from peatland drainage and conversion for agriculture and forestry across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the acidic wetland habitats this species requires. Water table modifications from nearby development and peat extraction have fragmented populations and reduced habitat quality in many locations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits acidic bogs, fens, and other peatland environments where it forms dense carpets in waterlogged conditions. It requires consistently high water tables and low nutrient levels typical of sphagnum-dominated wetland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Slender Cow-horn 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. Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss faces severe pressure from peatland drainage and conversion for agriculture and forestry across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the acidic wetland habitats this species requires. Water table modifications from nearby development and peat extraction have fragmented populations and reduced habitat quality in many locations.
Where does Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss live?
Slender Cow-horn 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 Slender Cow-horn Bog-moss?
The main threats to Slender Cow-horn 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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