VU

Snow Brook-moss

Hygrohypnum styriacum

UnknownENEUENEU

Overview

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

Snow Brook-moss faces severe threats from water pollution and eutrophication of its pristine mountain stream habitats, which alter the delicate chemical balance required for its survival. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that may dry up the cold, fast-flowing waters this species depends on. Habitat degradation from recreational activities and infrastructure development in alpine regions further fragments its already limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Snow Brook-moss grows exclusively on rocks and stones in cold, fast-flowing mountain streams and brooks, typically at high elevations in alpine and subalpine regions. It requires pristine water quality with low nutrient levels and consistent cold temperatures year-round.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Snow Brook-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Snow Brook-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. Snow Brook-moss faces severe threats from water pollution and eutrophication of its pristine mountain stream habitats, which alter the delicate chemical balance required for its survival. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that may dry up the cold, fast-flowing waters this species depends on. Habitat degradation from recreational activities and infrastructure development in alpine regions further fragments its already limited range.
Where does Snow Brook-moss live?
Snow Brook-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 Snow Brook-moss?
The main threats to Snow Brook-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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