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Whorled Tufa-moss

Eucladium verticillatum

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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.

Whorled Tufa-moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and altered hydrology at its specialized calcareous spring sites. Climate change poses additional risks through changing precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate chemical balance required for tufa formation. Human activities including quarrying, agricultural runoff, and recreational disturbance at spring sites have led to population declines across its limited European range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moss grows exclusively on wet calcareous rocks and tufa formations around limestone springs and seepages. It requires constant moisture and the specific chemical conditions created by calcium-rich groundwater, typically found in mountainous regions of central and southern Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Whorled Tufa-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Whorled Tufa-moss is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Whorled Tufa-moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and altered hydrology at its specialized calcareous spring sites. Climate change poses additional risks through changing precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate chemical balance required for tufa formation. Human activities including quarrying, agricultural runoff, and recreational disturbance at spring sites have led to population declines across its limited European range.
Where does Whorled Tufa-moss live?
Whorled Tufa-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 Whorled Tufa-moss?
The main threats to Whorled Tufa-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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