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Schreber's forklet moss

Dicranella schreberiana

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque de Schreber

Similar Species in Dicranella

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awl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella subulata
Least Concern
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curl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella crispa
Least Concern
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field forklet moss
Dicranella staphylina
Least Concern
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Greville's Forklet-moss
Dicranella grevilleana
Least Concern
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red forklet moss
Dicranella rufescens
Endangered
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Silky Forklet Moss
Dicranella heteromalla
Least Concern
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spur-necked forklet moss
Dicranella cerviculata
Vulnerable
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variable forklet moss
Dicranella varia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schreber's forklet moss?
The scientific name of Schreber's forklet moss is Dicranella schreberiana. It belongs to the genus Dicranella.
What is the conservation status of Schreber's forklet moss?
Schreber's forklet moss (Dicranella schreberiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schreber's forklet moss live?
Schreber's forklet moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, United States.
What family does Schreber's forklet moss belong to?
Schreber's forklet moss (Dicranella schreberiana) belongs to the genus Dicranella, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranellaceae.
Is Schreber's forklet moss endangered?
No, Schreber's forklet moss (Dicranella schreberiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schreber's forklet moss belong to?
Schreber's forklet moss (Dicranella schreberiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Schreber's forklet moss?
The closest relatives of Schreber's forklet moss in the genus Dicranella include awl-leaved forklet moss, curl-leaved forklet moss, field forklet moss, Greville's Forklet-moss, red forklet moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Dicranella — 9 Species

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awl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella subulata
LC 🐾
curl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella crispa
LC 🐾
field forklet moss
Dicranella staphylina
LC 🐾
Greville's Forklet-moss
Dicranella grevilleana
LC 🐾
red forklet moss
Dicranella rufescens
EN
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Schreber's forklet moss
Dicranella schreberiana
LC
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Silky Forklet Moss
Dicranella heteromalla
LC 🐾
spur-necked forklet moss
Dicranella cerviculata
VU 🐾
variable forklet moss
Dicranella varia
LC
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