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water pocket moss

Fissidens fontanus

Vulnerable

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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). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Species

Fissidens fontanus (water pocket moss)

Names in Other Languages

French fissident aquatique

German Echtes Quellspaltzahnmoos

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 water pocket moss?

The scientific name of water pocket moss is Fissidens fontanus. It belongs to the genus Fissidens.

What is the conservation status of water pocket moss?

water pocket moss (Fissidens fontanus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does water pocket moss live?

water pocket moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does water pocket moss belong to?

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

Is water pocket moss endangered?

Yes, water pocket moss (Fissidens fontanus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does water pocket moss belong to?

water pocket moss (Fissidens fontanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of water pocket moss?

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