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mucronate screw moss

Tortula mucronifolia

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Distributed across New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Pottiales (Pottiales)

Species

Tortula mucronifolia (mucronate screw moss)

Names in Other Languages

French tortule à feuilles mucronées

German Stachelblättriges Drehzahnmoos

Similar Species in Tortula

narrowed-leaved screw moss

Tortula protobryoides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mucronate screw moss?

The scientific name of mucronate screw moss is Tortula mucronifolia. It belongs to the genus Tortula.

What is the conservation status of mucronate screw moss?

mucronate screw moss (Tortula mucronifolia) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mucronate screw moss live?

mucronate screw moss is found in Distributed across New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does mucronate screw moss belong to?

mucronate screw moss (Tortula mucronifolia) belongs to the genus Tortula, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.

Is mucronate screw moss endangered?

Yes, mucronate screw moss (Tortula mucronifolia) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does mucronate screw moss belong to?

mucronate screw moss (Tortula mucronifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of mucronate screw moss?

The closest relatives of mucronate screw moss in the genus Tortula include alpine screw moss, Bordered Screw-moss, Hoppe's screw moss, narrowed-leaved screw moss, Rib-leaf Moss.