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purple-stalked pocket moss

Fissidens osmundoides

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Species

Fissidens osmundoides (purple-stalked pocket moss)

Names in Other Languages

French fendule osmondioïde

German Königsfarnähnliches Spaltzahnmoos

Similar Species in Fissidens

maidenhair pocket moss

Fissidens adianthoides

Milo's fissidens moss

Fissidens curvatus

Not Evaluated

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Narrow-Leaved Pocket-Moss

Fissidens gracilifolius

Large Atlantic Pocket-moss

Fissidens serrulatus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple-stalked pocket moss?

The scientific name of purple-stalked pocket moss is Fissidens osmundoides. It belongs to the genus Fissidens.

What is the conservation status of purple-stalked pocket moss?

purple-stalked pocket moss (Fissidens osmundoides) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does purple-stalked pocket moss live?

purple-stalked pocket moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does purple-stalked pocket moss belong to?

purple-stalked pocket moss (Fissidens osmundoides) belongs to the genus Fissidens, which is part of the taxonomic family Fissidentaceae.

Is purple-stalked pocket moss endangered?

Yes, purple-stalked pocket moss (Fissidens osmundoides) 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 purple-stalked pocket moss belong to?

purple-stalked pocket moss (Fissidens osmundoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of purple-stalked pocket moss?

The closest relatives of purple-stalked pocket moss in the genus Fissidens include Large Atlantic Pocket-moss, lesser pocket moss, maidenhair pocket moss, Herzog's Pocket-moss, Milo's fissidens moss.