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tufted rock beardless moss

Gymnostomum aeruginosum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family
Pottiaceae
Genus
Gymnostomum
Species
Gymnostomum aeruginosum (tufted rock beardless moss)

Names in Other Languages

French pixie vert-de-gris
German Grünspan-Nacktmundmoos

Similar Species in Gymnostomum

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Luisier's Tufa-moss
Gymnostomum viridulum
Critically Endangered
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Blunt-Leaf Tufa-Moss
Gymnostomum calcareum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tufted rock beardless moss?
The scientific name of tufted rock beardless moss is Gymnostomum aeruginosum. It belongs to the genus Gymnostomum.
What is the conservation status of tufted rock beardless moss?
tufted rock beardless moss (Gymnostomum aeruginosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does tufted rock beardless moss live?
tufted rock beardless moss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does tufted rock beardless moss belong to?
tufted rock beardless moss (Gymnostomum aeruginosum) belongs to the genus Gymnostomum, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
Is tufted rock beardless moss endangered?
No, tufted rock beardless moss (Gymnostomum aeruginosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does tufted rock beardless moss belong to?
tufted rock beardless moss (Gymnostomum aeruginosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of tufted rock beardless moss?
The closest relatives of tufted rock beardless moss in the genus Gymnostomum include Luisier's Tufa-moss, Blunt-Leaf Tufa-Moss.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Gymnostomum — 3 Species

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Luisier's Tufa-moss
Gymnostomum viridulum
CR
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tufted rock beardless moss
Gymnostomum aeruginosum
LC
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Blunt-Leaf Tufa-Moss
Gymnostomum calcareum
EN
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