Stream Bogmoss
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Stream Bogmoss

Mayaca fluviatilis

Unknown

Photo: Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Overview

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

Stream Bogmoss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution, agricultural runoff, and urban development that alter the delicate water chemistry and flow patterns of its freshwater habitats. The species' specialized requirements for clean, slow-moving or still waters make it particularly vulnerable to human activities that modify aquatic ecosystems. Climate change further exacerbates these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and water temperatures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stream Bogmoss occurs in shallow, slow-moving freshwater streams, ponds, ditches, and wetland margins with sandy or muddy substrates. The species requires clean, nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich waters and is typically found in areas with fluctuating water levels.

FRESHWATER· majorFRESHWATER· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Stream Bogmoss classified as Critically Endangered?
Stream Bogmoss is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Stream Bogmoss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution, agricultural runoff, and urban development that alter the delicate water chemistry and flow patterns of its freshwater habitats. The species' specialized requirements for clean, slow-moving or still waters make it particularly vulnerable to human activities that modify aquatic ecosystems. Climate change further exacerbates these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and water temperatures.
Where does Stream Bogmoss live?
Stream Bogmoss 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 Stream Bogmoss?
The main threats to Stream Bogmoss 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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