Azorean Clubmoss vs Haleakala firmoss

Huperzia suberecta compared with Huperzia haleakalae

Key Differences

• Azorean Clubmoss is Near Threatened while Haleakala firmoss is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean Clubmoss	Haleakala firmoss
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Tracheophyta	Tracheophyta
Class same	Lycopodiopsida (ヒカゲノカズラ綱)	Lycopodiopsida (ヒカゲノカズラ綱)
Order same	Lycopodiales (Lycopodiales)	Lycopodiales (Lycopodiales)
Family same	Lycopodiaceae	Lycopodiaceae
Genus same	Huperzia	Huperzia
Species	Huperzia suberecta	Huperzia haleakalae

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean Clubmoss and Haleakala firmoss share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Huperzia.

Conservation Status

Azorean Clubmoss

NT — Near Threatened

Haleakala firmoss

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean Clubmoss	Haleakala firmoss
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean Clubmoss

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Haleakala firmoss

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Canada and Norway.

Azorean Clubmoss

The Azorean Clubmoss (Huperzia suberecta) is a species in the genus Huperzia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.