rooftop Leske's moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Hypnales (Hypnales)

Family

Pseudoleskeellaceae

Genus

Pseudoleskeella

Species

Pseudoleskeella tectorum (rooftop Leske's moss)

Names in Other Languages

French leskée des toits

German Dach-Kettenmoos

Similar Species in Pseudoleskeella

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Chained Leskea

Pseudoleskeella catenulata

Least Concern

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nerved Leske's moss

Pseudoleskeella nervosa

Least Concern

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wispy Leske's moss

Pseudoleskeella rupestris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rooftop Leske's moss?

The scientific name of rooftop Leske's moss is Pseudoleskeella tectorum. It belongs to the genus Pseudoleskeella.

What is the conservation status of rooftop Leske's moss?

rooftop Leske's moss (Pseudoleskeella tectorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does rooftop Leske's moss live?

rooftop Leske's moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does rooftop Leske's moss belong to?

rooftop Leske's moss (Pseudoleskeella tectorum) belongs to the genus Pseudoleskeella, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudoleskeellaceae.

Is rooftop Leske's moss endangered?

No, rooftop Leske's moss (Pseudoleskeella tectorum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does rooftop Leske's moss belong to?

rooftop Leske's moss (Pseudoleskeella tectorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of rooftop Leske's moss?

The closest relatives of rooftop Leske's moss in the genus Pseudoleskeella include Chained Leskea, nerved Leske's moss, wispy Leske's moss.