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dusky rock moss

Andreaea rothii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Andreaeopsida (Andreaeopsida)
Order
Andreaeales (Andreaeales)
Family
Andreaeaceae
Genus
Andreaea
Species
Andreaea rothii (dusky rock moss)

Names in Other Languages

French andrée de Roth

Similar Species in Andreaea

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Dicknerviges Klaffmoos
Andreaea crassinervia
Data Deficient
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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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Alpine Rock-moss
Andreaea hookeri
Not Evaluated
View all species in Andreaea →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Andreaea — 10 Species

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Dicknerviges Klaffmoos
Andreaea crassinervia
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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 🐾
slender rock moss
Andreaea alpestris
LC 🐾
Alpine Rock-moss
Andreaea hookeri
NE
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dusky rock moss
Andreaea rothii
LC
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