VUVulnerable

Sphagnum imperforatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Sphagnum imperforatum faces significant pressure from peat bog drainage and commercial peat extraction across its limited range in northern Europe and North America. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrological conditions essential for bog moss survival, while atmospheric nitrogen deposition from industrial sources disrupts the nutrient-poor conditions these specialized bryophytes require. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and forestry activities further isolates remaining populations.
Threat summary

Habitat

Sphagnum imperforatum inhabits acidic peat bogs and wet heathlands, typically growing in waterlogged, nutrient-poor conditions with consistently high moisture levels. This bog moss forms dense carpets in ombrotrophic mires where it relies entirely on atmospheric precipitation for nutrients.

Other threatened species in Sphagnaceae

Red Peat Moss

Sphagnum rubellum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphagnum imperforatum classified as Vulnerable?

Sphagnum imperforatum 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 imperforatum faces significant pressure from peat bog drainage and commercial peat extraction across its limited range in northern Europe and North America. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrological conditions essential for bog moss survival, while atmospheric nitrogen deposition from industrial sources disrupts the nutrient-poor conditions these specialized bryophytes require. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and forestry activities further isolates remaining populations.

Where does Sphagnum imperforatum live?

Sphagnum imperforatum 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 imperforatum?

The main threats to Sphagnum imperforatum 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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