red dung moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Splachnales (Splachnales)

Family

Splachnaceae

Genus

Splachnum

Species

Splachnum rubrum (red dung moss)

Names in Other Languages

French splanc rouge

Similar Species in Splachnum

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yellow dung moss

Splachnum luteum

Least Concern

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rugged dung moss

Splachnum vasculosum

Least Concern

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cruet dung moss

Splachnum ampullaceum

Extinct

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round-fruited dung moss

Splachnum sphaericum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of red dung moss?

The scientific name of red dung moss is Splachnum rubrum. It belongs to the genus Splachnum.

What is the conservation status of red dung moss?

red dung moss (Splachnum rubrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does red dung moss live?

red dung moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does red dung moss belong to?

red dung moss (Splachnum rubrum) belongs to the genus Splachnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Splachnaceae.

Is red dung moss endangered?

No, red dung moss (Splachnum rubrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does red dung moss belong to?

red dung moss (Splachnum rubrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of red dung moss?

The closest relatives of red dung moss in the genus Splachnum include yellow dung moss, rugged dung moss, cruet dung moss, round-fruited dung moss.