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Thuidium pseudodelicatulum

Unknown

Overview

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

Thuidium pseudodelicatulum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific moisture conditions this moss requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered moss species inhabits specific microhabitats within temperate forests, typically growing on soil, rocks, or decaying wood in areas with consistent moisture levels. It requires stable environmental conditions with particular humidity and light requirements that are easily disrupted by human activities.

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Philibert's Tamarisk-moss

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Unknown
Delicate Thuidium MossVU

Delicate Thuidium Moss

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Unknown

Threatened in Colombia

EN

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EN

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thuidium pseudodelicatulum classified as Critically Endangered?
Thuidium pseudodelicatulum 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. Thuidium pseudodelicatulum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific moisture conditions this moss requires for survival.
Where does Thuidium pseudodelicatulum live?
Thuidium pseudodelicatulum occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Thuidium pseudodelicatulum?
The main threats to Thuidium pseudodelicatulum 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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