Slender Smoothcap Moss
VU

Slender Smoothcap Moss

Atrichum tenellum

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

Overview

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

Slender Smoothcap Moss faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced suitable bog and fen habitats across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that can dry out the consistently moist conditions this species requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits acidic bogs, fens, and other wetland environments where it grows on moist soil and decaying organic matter. It requires consistently humid conditions and is typically found in areas with stable water tables and minimal disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Slender Smoothcap Moss classified as Vulnerable?
Slender Smoothcap 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 Smoothcap Moss faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced suitable bog and fen habitats across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that can dry out the consistently moist conditions this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does Slender Smoothcap Moss live?
Slender Smoothcap 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 Smoothcap Moss?
The main threats to Slender Smoothcap 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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