Woolly Feather-moss
CR

Woolly Feather-moss

Tomentypnum nitens

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Photo: (c) Jeff Stauffer, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jeff Stauffer

Overview

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

Woolly Feather-moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on its specialized wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its dependence on specific hydrological conditions and water chemistry, which are increasingly disrupted by human activities and changing precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Woolly Feather-moss occurs in minerotrophic wetlands, particularly rich fens, calcareous mires, and wet meadows with consistent groundwater flow. The species requires specific water chemistry conditions and is typically found in areas with neutral to slightly alkaline pH and high mineral content.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Woolly Feather-moss classified as Critically Endangered?
Woolly Feather-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. Woolly Feather-moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on its specialized wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its dependence on specific hydrological conditions and water chemistry, which are increasingly disrupted by human activities and changing precipitation patterns.
Where does Woolly Feather-moss live?
Woolly Feather-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 Woolly Feather-moss?
The main threats to Woolly Feather-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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