Handsome Woollywort
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Handsome Woollywort

Trichocolea tomentella

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

Overview

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

Trichocolea tomentella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution, drainage of bog systems, and changes in hydrology that alter the delicate moisture conditions required for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the moss's preferred humid microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Trichocolea tomentella inhabits acidic bogs, fens, and other wetland environments where it grows on wet soil, decaying logs, and among other bryophytes. The species requires consistently moist conditions and is typically found in undisturbed peatland ecosystems with stable hydrology.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Handsome Woollywort classified as Vulnerable?
Handsome Woollywort 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. Trichocolea tomentella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution, drainage of bog systems, and changes in hydrology that alter the delicate moisture conditions required for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the moss's preferred humid microhabitats.
Where does Handsome Woollywort live?
Handsome Woollywort 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 Handsome Woollywort?
The main threats to Handsome Woollywort 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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