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Blue Pouchwort

Calypogeia azurea

Critically Endangered

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The Blue Pouchwort (Calypogeia azurea) is a species in the genus Calypogeia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are a

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (ลิเวอร์เวิร์ต)

Class

Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)

Order

Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)

Species

Calypogeia azurea (Blue Pouchwort)

Names in Other Languages

German Blaues Bartkelchmoos

Similar Species in Calypogeia

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bog pouchwort

Calypogeia sphagnicola

Critically Endangered

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Meylan s pouchwort

Calypogeia integristipula

Vulnerable

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Mueller S Pouchwort

Calypogeia muelleriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Pouchwort?

The scientific name of Blue Pouchwort is Calypogeia azurea. It belongs to the genus Calypogeia.

What is the conservation status of Blue Pouchwort?

Blue Pouchwort (Calypogeia azurea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue Pouchwort live?

Blue Pouchwort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Blue Pouchwort belong to?

Blue Pouchwort (Calypogeia azurea) belongs to the genus Calypogeia, which is part of the taxonomic family Calypogeiaceae.

Is Blue Pouchwort endangered?

Yes, Blue Pouchwort (Calypogeia azurea) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blue Pouchwort belong to?

Blue Pouchwort (Calypogeia azurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Pouchwort?

The closest relatives of Blue Pouchwort in the genus Calypogeia include bog pouchwort, Meylan s pouchwort, Mueller S Pouchwort, Nees pouchwort, Swedish pouchwort.