Swan-necked Earth-moss
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Swan-necked Earth-moss

Microbryum curvicollum

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Photo: Photo: (c) Christian Berg, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christian Berg

Overview

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

Swan-necked Earth-moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts the moist soil conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies moist, calcareous soils in open grasslands, agricultural field margins, and disturbed ground in temperate regions. Typically found on bare or sparsely vegetated earth in areas with seasonal moisture availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swan-necked Earth-moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Swan-necked Earth-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. Swan-necked Earth-moss faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts the moist soil conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Swan-necked Earth-moss live?
Swan-necked Earth-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 Swan-necked Earth-moss?
The main threats to Swan-necked Earth-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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