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slender rock moss

Andreaea alpestris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Andreaeopsida (Andreaeopsida)
Order
Andreaeales (Andreaeales)
Family
Andreaeaceae
Genus
Andreaea
Species
Andreaea alpestris (slender rock moss)

Names in Other Languages

French lanterne alpestre

Similar Species in Andreaea

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Alpine Rock-moss
Andreaea hookeri
Not Evaluated
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Big-spored Rock-moss
Andreaea megistospora
Not Evaluated
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black rock moss
Andreaea rupestris
Not Evaluated
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Blytt's rock moss
Andreaea blyttii
Near Threatened
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Icy Rock-moss
Andreaea frigida
Not Evaluated
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snow rock moss
Andreaea nivalis
Vulnerable
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Changeable Rock-moss
Andreaea mutabilis
Not Evaluated
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thick-nerved rock moss
Andreaea crassinervia
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of slender rock moss?
The scientific name of slender rock moss is Andreaea alpestris. It belongs to the genus Andreaea.
What is the conservation status of slender rock moss?
slender rock moss (Andreaea alpestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does slender rock moss live?
slender rock moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does slender rock moss belong to?
slender rock moss (Andreaea alpestris) belongs to the genus Andreaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Andreaeaceae.
Is slender rock moss endangered?
No, slender rock moss (Andreaea alpestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does slender rock moss belong to?
slender rock moss (Andreaea alpestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of slender rock moss?
The closest relatives of slender rock moss in the genus Andreaea include Alpine Rock-moss, Big-spored Rock-moss, black rock moss, Blytt's rock moss, Icy Rock-moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Andreaea — 10 Species

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Alpine Rock-moss
Andreaea hookeri
NE 🐾
Big-spored Rock-moss
Andreaea megistospora
NE 🐾
black rock moss
Andreaea rupestris
NE 🐾
Blytt's rock moss
Andreaea blyttii
NT 🐾
Icy Rock-moss
Andreaea frigida
NE 🐾
snow rock moss
Andreaea nivalis
VU 🐾
Changeable Rock-moss
Andreaea mutabilis
NE 🐾
thick-nerved rock moss
Andreaea crassinervia
DD
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slender rock moss
Andreaea alpestris
LC
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dusky rock moss
Andreaea rothii
LC
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