field forklet moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Family

Dicranellaceae

Genus

Dicranella

Species

Dicranella staphylina (field forklet moss)

Names in Other Languages

French dicranelle des champs

German Acker-Kleingabelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Dicranella

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awl-leaved forklet moss

Dicranella subulata

Least Concern

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red forklet moss

Dicranella rufescens

Endangered

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Greville's Forklet-moss

Dicranella grevilleana

Least Concern

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Schreber's forklet moss

Dicranella schreberiana

Least Concern

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Silky Forklet Moss

Dicranella heteromalla

Least Concern

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spur-necked forklet moss

Dicranella cerviculata

Vulnerable

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variable forklet moss

Dicranella varia

Least Concern

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curl-leaved forklet moss

Dicranella crispa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of field forklet moss?

The scientific name of field forklet moss is Dicranella staphylina. It belongs to the genus Dicranella.

What is the conservation status of field forklet moss?

field forklet moss (Dicranella staphylina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does field forklet moss live?

field forklet moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does field forklet moss belong to?

field forklet moss (Dicranella staphylina) belongs to the genus Dicranella, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranellaceae.

Is field forklet moss endangered?

No, field forklet moss (Dicranella staphylina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does field forklet moss belong to?

field forklet moss (Dicranella staphylina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of field forklet moss?

The closest relatives of field forklet moss in the genus Dicranella include awl-leaved forklet moss, red forklet moss, Greville's Forklet-moss, Schreber's forklet moss, Silky Forklet Moss.