Brook-side Feather-moss
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Brook-side Feather-moss

Hygroamblystegium fluviatile

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Photo: (c) Stefan Gey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stefan Gey

Overview

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

Streamside Hygroamblystegium Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution, altered hydrology from dam construction and water diversions, and climate change impacts on freshwater systems. The species' dependence on specific moisture and water quality conditions in riparian environments makes it extremely vulnerable to human activities that modify natural waterways and their immediate surroundings.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species inhabits the margins of streams, rivers, and other flowing freshwater bodies, typically growing on rocks, logs, and soil in areas subject to periodic flooding and consistent moisture. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water and is found in riparian zones with stable hydrological conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brook-side Feather-moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Brook-side Feather-moss 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. Streamside Hygroamblystegium Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution, altered hydrology from dam construction and water diversions, and climate change impacts on freshwater systems. The species' dependence on specific moisture and water quality conditions in riparian environments makes it extremely vulnerable to human activities that modify natural waterways and their immediate surroundings.
Where does Brook-side Feather-moss live?
Brook-side Feather-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 Brook-side Feather-moss?
The main threats to Brook-side Feather-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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