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Angerman's peat moss

Sphagnum angermanicum

Near Threatened

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The Angerman's peat moss (Sphagnum angermanicum) is a species in the genus Sphagnum. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)

Order

Sphagnales (Sphagnales)

Species

Sphagnum angermanicum (Angerman's peat moss)

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne d'Angerman

Similar Species in Sphagnum

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Aongstroem's peat moss

Sphagnum aongstroemii

Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Angerman's peat moss?

The scientific name of Angerman's peat moss is Sphagnum angermanicum. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.

What is the conservation status of Angerman's peat moss?

Angerman's peat moss (Sphagnum angermanicum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Angerman's peat moss live?

Angerman's peat moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Angerman's peat moss belong to?

Angerman's peat moss (Sphagnum angermanicum) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.

What kingdom does Angerman's peat moss belong to?

Angerman's peat moss (Sphagnum angermanicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Angerman's peat moss?

The closest relatives of Angerman's peat moss in the genus Sphagnum include Aongstroem's peat moss, arctic peat moss, Austin's peat moss, Baltic peat moss, beautiful peat moss.