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Teesdale Feather-moss

Rhynchostegiella teneriffae

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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.

Teesdale Feather-moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and changes in traditional land management practices in its limestone grassland habitats. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this bryophyte requires. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and pollution from nearby agricultural activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare bryophyte is restricted to species-rich limestone grasslands and calcareous rock crevices in upland areas, particularly in the Yorkshire Dales and Teesdale regions of northern England. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent moisture levels and low nutrient availability typical of traditional extensively-grazed grasslands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Teesdale Feather-moss classified as Endangered?
Teesdale Feather-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. Teesdale Feather-moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and changes in traditional land management practices in its limestone grassland habitats. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this bryophyte requires. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and pollution from nearby agricultural activities.
Where does Teesdale Feather-moss live?
Teesdale 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 Teesdale Feather-moss?
The main threats to Teesdale 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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