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Taper-leaved Earth-moss

Pleuridium acuminatum

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Overview

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

Taper-leaved Earth-moss faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and drainage of wetland areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the delicate hydrological balance required for moss establishment and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Taper-leaved Earth-moss typically grows on bare, disturbed soil in open habitats including field margins, path edges, and recently cleared ground. The species requires specific soil conditions with adequate moisture retention and minimal competition from vascular plants, often establishing in areas with periodic disturbance that maintains open microsites.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taper-leaved Earth-moss classified as Endangered?
Taper-leaved Earth-moss is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Taper-leaved Earth-moss faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and drainage of wetland areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the delicate hydrological balance required for moss establishment and reproduction.
Where does Taper-leaved Earth-moss live?
Taper-leaved 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 Taper-leaved Earth-moss?
The main threats to Taper-leaved 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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