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tawny fork moss

Arctoa fulvella

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Rhabdoweisiaceae
Genus
Arctoa
Species
Arctoa fulvella (tawny fork moss)

Names in Other Languages

French faux-dicrane fauve

Similar Species in Arctoa

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northern fork moss
Arctoa hyperborea
Near Threatened
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Andersson's arctic moss
Arctoa anderssonii
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tawny fork moss?
The scientific name of tawny fork moss is Arctoa fulvella. It belongs to the genus Arctoa.
What is the conservation status of tawny fork moss?
tawny fork moss (Arctoa fulvella) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does tawny fork moss live?
tawny fork moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does tawny fork moss belong to?
tawny fork moss (Arctoa fulvella) belongs to the genus Arctoa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhabdoweisiaceae.
What kingdom does tawny fork moss belong to?
tawny fork moss (Arctoa fulvella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of tawny fork moss?
The closest relatives of tawny fork moss in the genus Arctoa include northern fork moss, Andersson's arctic moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Arctoa — 3 Species

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tawny fork moss
Arctoa fulvella
NT
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northern fork moss
Arctoa hyperborea
NT 🐾
Andersson's arctic moss
Arctoa anderssonii
EN
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