Warnstorf's Sphagnum
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Warnstorf's Sphagnum

Sphagnum warnstorfii

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

Overview

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

Warnstorf's Sphagnum faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Climate change and altered hydrology from human activities are disrupting the delicate water balance required for this moss species to survive, while pollution and eutrophication further compromise its remaining habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits acidic bogs, fens, and other peat-forming wetlands, typically in nutrient-poor, waterlogged conditions. This sphagnum moss forms dense mats in these specialized wetland ecosystems, contributing to peat formation and requiring consistently moist, acidic environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Warnstorf's Sphagnum classified as Critically Endangered?
Warnstorf's Sphagnum 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. Warnstorf's Sphagnum faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Climate change and altered hydrology from human activities are disrupting the delicate water balance required for this moss species to survive, while pollution and eutrophication further compromise its remaining habitats.
Where does Warnstorf's Sphagnum live?
Warnstorf's Sphagnum 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 Warnstorf's Sphagnum?
The main threats to Warnstorf's Sphagnum 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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