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Skye Bog-moss

Sphagnum skyense

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Sphagnum

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Angerman's peat moss
Sphagnum angermanicum
Near Threatened
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Aongstroem's peat moss
Sphagnum aongstroemii
Least Concern
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arctic peat moss
Sphagnum arcticum
Not Evaluated
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Austin's peat moss
Sphagnum austinii
Not Evaluated
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Baltic peat moss
Sphagnum balticum
Least Concern
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beautiful peat moss
Sphagnum pulchrum
Least Concern
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Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss
Sphagnum palustre
Least Concern
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brown peat moss
Sphagnum fuscum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Skye Bog-moss?
The scientific name of Skye Bog-moss is Sphagnum skyense. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.
What is the conservation status of Skye Bog-moss?
Skye Bog-moss (Sphagnum skyense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Skye Bog-moss live?
Skye Bog-moss is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Skye Bog-moss belong to?
Skye Bog-moss (Sphagnum skyense) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.
Is Skye Bog-moss endangered?
No, Skye Bog-moss (Sphagnum skyense) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Skye Bog-moss belong to?
Skye Bog-moss (Sphagnum skyense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Skye Bog-moss?
The closest relatives of Skye Bog-moss in the genus Sphagnum include Angerman's peat moss, Aongstroem's peat moss, arctic peat moss, Austin's peat moss, Baltic peat moss.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sphagnum — 20 Species

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Angerman's peat moss
Sphagnum angermanicum
NT 🐾
Aongstroem's peat moss
Sphagnum aongstroemii
LC 🐾
arctic peat moss
Sphagnum arcticum
NE 🐾
Austin's peat moss
Sphagnum austinii
NE 🐾
Baltic peat moss
Sphagnum balticum
LC 🐾
beautiful peat moss
Sphagnum pulchrum
LC 🐾
Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss
Sphagnum palustre
LC 🐾
brown peat moss
Sphagnum fuscum
LC 🐾
central peat moss
Sphagnum centrale
LC 🐾
charming peat moss
Sphagnum venustum
EN 🐾
compact peat moss
Sphagnum compactum
NE 🐾
Crome Sphagnum
Sphagnum squarrosum
LC 🐾
elegant peat moss
Sphagnum concinnum
NE 🐾
feathery peat moss
Sphagnum cuspidatum
NE 🐾
five-ranked peat moss
Sphagnum quinquefarium
LC 🐾
flat-leaved peat moss
Sphagnum platyphyllum
VU 🐾
Flat-Top Bogmoss
Sphagnum fallax
LC 🐾
flexible peat moss
Sphagnum flexuosum
LC 🐾
fringed peat moss
Sphagnum fimbriatum
LC 🐾
fulvous peat moss
Sphagnum subfulvum
LC
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