Lesser Smoothcap vs slender smoothcap moss

Atrichum angustatum compared with Atrichum tenellum

Key Differences

• Lesser Smoothcap is Vulnerable while slender smoothcap moss is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Smoothcap	slender smoothcap moss
Kingdom same	Plantae (plantas)	Plantae (plantas)
Phylum same	Bryophyta	Bryophyta
Class same	Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)	Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order same	Polytrichales (Polytrichales)	Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family same	Polytrichaceae	Polytrichaceae
Genus same	Atrichum	Atrichum
Species	Atrichum angustatum	Atrichum tenellum

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Smoothcap and slender smoothcap moss share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Atrichum.

Conservation Status

Lesser Smoothcap

VU — Vulnerable

slender smoothcap moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Smoothcap	slender smoothcap moss
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Smoothcap

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

slender smoothcap moss

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 6 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States