Swedish Pouchwort
CR

Swedish Pouchwort

Calypogeia suecica

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calypogeia_suecica

Overview

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

Swedish Pouchwort faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable microhabitats in its specialized bryophyte communities. Climate change and atmospheric pollution are altering the delicate moisture and chemical conditions required for this liverwort's survival, while human disturbance of forest ecosystems continues to fragment its already limited populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Swedish Pouchwort occurs in moist, shaded environments within boreal and temperate forests, typically growing on decaying wood, humus-rich soil, and among other bryophytes in areas with stable moisture conditions. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent humidity and minimal disturbance to its substrate.

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Blue PouchwortCR

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Common Pouchwort

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Bog PouchwortCR

Bog Pouchwort

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swedish Pouchwort classified as Critically Endangered?
Swedish Pouchwort 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. Swedish Pouchwort faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable microhabitats in its specialized bryophyte communities. Climate change and atmospheric pollution are altering the delicate moisture and chemical conditions required for this liverwort's survival, while human disturbance of forest ecosystems continues to fragment its already limited populations.
Where does Swedish Pouchwort live?
Swedish Pouchwort 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 Swedish Pouchwort?
The main threats to Swedish Pouchwort 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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