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pygmy pocket moss

Fissidens exilis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Species

Fissidens exilis (pygmy pocket moss)

Names in Other Languages

French fendule minime

German Kleines Spaltzahnmoos

Similar Species in Fissidens

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Atlantic Pocket-moss

Fissidens monguillonii

Critically Endangered

Large Atlantic Pocket-moss

maidenhair pocket moss

Fissidens adianthoides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pygmy pocket moss?

The scientific name of pygmy pocket moss is Fissidens exilis. It belongs to the genus Fissidens.

What is the conservation status of pygmy pocket moss?

pygmy pocket moss (Fissidens exilis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pygmy pocket moss live?

pygmy pocket moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does pygmy pocket moss belong to?

pygmy pocket moss (Fissidens exilis) belongs to the genus Fissidens, which is part of the taxonomic family Fissidentaceae.

What kingdom does pygmy pocket moss belong to?

pygmy pocket moss (Fissidens exilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of pygmy pocket moss?

The closest relatives of pygmy pocket moss in the genus Fissidens include Atlantic Pocket-moss, Beck Pocket-moss, Fatfoot Pocket-moss, Green Pocket-Moss, Herzog's Pocket-moss.