Violet Crystalwort
CR

Violet Crystalwort

Riccia huebeneriana

UnknownLCEULCEU

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

Overview

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

Violet Crystalwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, with remaining populations at risk from agricultural conversion, water pollution, and climate-induced alterations to moisture regimes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Violet Crystalwort occurs in temporary pools, wet soil surfaces, and seasonally flooded areas in open habitats. The species requires specific moisture conditions and is typically found on bare, nutrient-rich substrates in agricultural areas, pond margins, and disturbed wetland edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Violet Crystalwort classified as Critically Endangered?
Violet Crystalwort 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. Violet Crystalwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, with remaining populations at risk from agricultural conversion, water pollution, and climate-induced alterations to moisture regimes.
Where does Violet Crystalwort live?
Violet Crystalwort 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 Violet Crystalwort?
The main threats to Violet Crystalwort 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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