VUVulnerable

Sphagnum laxirameum

Unknown

Overview

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

Sphagnum laxirameum 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. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and forestry operations further isolates remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and resilience.
Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits acidic peat bogs and wet heathlands, typically growing in waterlogged, nutrient-poor conditions with consistently high moisture levels. It forms characteristic loose cushions in sphagnum bog communities, often associated with other specialized bog plants in these unique wetland ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Sphagnaceae

Red Peat Moss

Sphagnum rubellum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sphagnum laxirameum classified as Vulnerable?

Sphagnum laxirameum 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 laxirameum 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. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and forestry operations further isolates remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and resilience.

Where does Sphagnum laxirameum live?

Sphagnum laxirameum 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 laxirameum?

The main threats to Sphagnum laxirameum 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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