Weigel's Bryum Moss
CR

Weigel's Bryum Moss

Bryum weigelii

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Photo: (c) michael-lueth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

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

Weigel's Bryum Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized microhabitats. Climate change and human disturbance to its limited range pose significant risks to the remaining populations of this critically endangered bryophyte.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species typically occurs on calcareous soils, limestone rocks, and alkaline substrates in open grasslands and rocky outcrops. It requires specific moisture conditions and is often found in areas with seasonal water availability and moderate disturbance regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Weigel's Bryum Moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Weigel's Bryum Moss 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. Weigel's Bryum Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized microhabitats. Climate change and human disturbance to its limited range pose significant risks to the remaining populations of this critically endangered bryophyte.
Where does Weigel's Bryum Moss live?
Weigel's Bryum 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 Weigel's Bryum Moss?
The main threats to Weigel's Bryum 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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