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Killarney Featherwort

Plagiochila bifaria

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Luxembourg, Norway, and Portugal. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (Lebermoose)

Class

Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)

Order

Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)

Species

Plagiochila bifaria (Killarney Featherwort)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Killarney Featherwort?

The scientific name of Killarney Featherwort is Plagiochila bifaria. It belongs to the genus Plagiochila.

What is the conservation status of Killarney Featherwort?

Killarney Featherwort (Plagiochila bifaria) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Killarney Featherwort live?

Killarney Featherwort is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Luxembourg, Norway, and Portugal. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Killarney Featherwort belong to?

Killarney Featherwort (Plagiochila bifaria) belongs to the genus Plagiochila, which is part of the taxonomic family Plagiochilaceae.

Is Killarney Featherwort endangered?

Yes, Killarney Featherwort (Plagiochila bifaria) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Killarney Featherwort belong to?

Killarney Featherwort (Plagiochila bifaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Killarney Featherwort?

The closest relatives of Killarney Featherwort in the genus Plagiochila include Britisches Muschelmoos, Großes Muschelmoos, Kleines Muschelmoos, Punktiertes Muschelmoos, Petty Featherwort.