lanky moss vs subpinnate gooseneck moss

Rhytidiadelphus loreus compared with Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	lanky moss	subpinnate gooseneck moss
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Bryophyta	Bryophyta
Class same	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order same	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family same	Hylocomiaceae	Hylocomiaceae
Genus same	Rhytidiadelphus	Rhytidiadelphus
Species	Rhytidiadelphus loreus	Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus

Evolutionary Relationship

lanky moss and subpinnate gooseneck moss share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhytidiadelphus.

Conservation Status

lanky moss

LC — Least Concern

subpinnate gooseneck moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	lanky moss	subpinnate gooseneck moss
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

lanky moss

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

subpinnate gooseneck moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden