Paraleucobryum sauteri
Local name: sydlig skärbladsmossa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sydlig skärbladsmossa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to air pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its rocky substrates. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this moss species. Forest management practices and recreational activities in its montane habitats contribute to substrate disturbance and microhabitat destruction.
Habitat
This moss species typically inhabits acidic rock surfaces, cliff faces, and boulder fields in montane and subalpine environments. It grows on siliceous rocks and stone walls, particularly in areas with consistent moisture but good drainage, often in partially shaded locations within coniferous forests.
Other threatened species in Dicranaceae
Frequently asked questions
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