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rock veilwort

Metzgeria conjugata

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (liverwort)

Class

Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)

Order

Metzgeriales (Metzgeriales)

Species

Metzgeria conjugata (rock veilwort)

Names in Other Languages

French metzgérie des rochers

German Breites Igelhaubenmoos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rock veilwort?

The scientific name of rock veilwort is Metzgeria conjugata. It belongs to the genus Metzgeria.

What is the conservation status of rock veilwort?

rock veilwort (Metzgeria conjugata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does rock veilwort live?

rock veilwort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does rock veilwort belong to?

rock veilwort (Metzgeria conjugata) belongs to the genus Metzgeria, which is part of the taxonomic family Metzgeriaceae.

What kingdom does rock veilwort belong to?

rock veilwort (Metzgeria conjugata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of rock veilwort?

The closest relatives of rock veilwort in the genus Metzgeria include Blueish Veilwort, Downy Veilwort, forked veilwort, Hooked Veilwort.