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long-leaved fork moss

Paraleucobryum longifolium

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque à longues feuilles
German Langblättriges Weißgabelzahnmoos

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Plants
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Bryophyta
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Bryopsida
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Dicranales
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Dicranaceae
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Paraleucobryum
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of long-leaved fork moss?
The scientific name of long-leaved fork moss is Paraleucobryum longifolium. It belongs to the genus Paraleucobryum.
What is the conservation status of long-leaved fork moss?
long-leaved fork moss (Paraleucobryum longifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does long-leaved fork moss live?
long-leaved fork moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does long-leaved fork moss belong to?
long-leaved fork moss (Paraleucobryum longifolium) belongs to the genus Paraleucobryum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.
Is long-leaved fork moss endangered?
No, long-leaved fork moss (Paraleucobryum longifolium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does long-leaved fork moss belong to?
long-leaved fork moss (Paraleucobryum longifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Paraleucobryum — 1 Species

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long-leaved fork moss
Paraleucobryum longifolium
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