VUVulnerable

Sphagnum boomii

Unknown

Overview

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

Sphagnum boomii faces significant pressure from peat bog drainage and commercial peat extraction activities that destroy its specialized wetland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the acidic bog environments this moss requires. Urban development and agricultural expansion in lowland areas continue to fragment and eliminate suitable peatland habitats.
Threat summary

Habitat

Sphagnum boomii inhabits acidic peat bogs and wet heathlands, typically growing in waterlogged, nutrient-poor conditions with low pH levels. This moss species forms characteristic cushions in sphagnum bog communities, often associated with other specialized bog plants in temperate wetland ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Sphagnaceae

Red Peat Moss

Sphagnum rubellum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphagnum boomii classified as Vulnerable?

Sphagnum boomii 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. Sphagnum boomii faces significant pressure from peat bog drainage and commercial peat extraction activities that destroy its specialized wetland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the acidic bog environments this moss requires. Urban development and agricultural expansion in lowland areas continue to fragment and eliminate suitable peatland habitats.

Where does Sphagnum boomii live?

Sphagnum boomii 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 Sphagnum boomii?

The main threats to Sphagnum boomii 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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