river moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Hypnales (Hypnales)

Family

Fontinalaceae

Genus

Fontinalis

Species

Fontinalis hypnoides (river moss)

Names in Other Languages

French fontinale fausse-hypne

German Schlafmoosähnliches Brunnenmoos

Similar Species in Fontinalis

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Alpine Water-moss

Fontinalis squamosa

Least Concern

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greater water moss

Fontinalis antipyretica

Vulnerable

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Slender Water Moss

Fontinalis dalecarlica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of river moss?

The scientific name of river moss is Fontinalis hypnoides. It belongs to the genus Fontinalis.

What is the conservation status of river moss?

river moss (Fontinalis hypnoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does river moss live?

river moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does river moss belong to?

river moss (Fontinalis hypnoides) belongs to the genus Fontinalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fontinalaceae.

Is river moss endangered?

No, river moss (Fontinalis hypnoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does river moss belong to?

river moss (Fontinalis hypnoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of river moss?

The closest relatives of river moss in the genus Fontinalis include Alpine Water-moss, greater water moss, Slender Water Moss.