Fissidens microstictus

Fissidens microstictus
Conservation status
Extinct  (1992)  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Bryophyta
Class:	Bryopsida
Subclass:	Dicranidae
Order:	Dicranales
Family:	Fissidentaceae
Genus:	Fissidens
Species:	†F. microstictus
Binomial name
†Fissidens microstictus Dixon & Luisier

Fissidens microstictus is an extinct species of moss in the family Fissidentaceae. It was endemic to Madeira, Portugal. Last seen in 1982, it was assessed as extinct in 1992 due to the destruction of its natural habitat. ^{[1] [2]}

Distribution and habitat

Known only from the island of Madeira, Fissidens microstictus grew on basaltic rocks and was most common at altitudes of 78–313 m (256–1,027 ft) above sea level. It was recorded from just three sites in the parish of Monte, near Funchal. ^[3] This area is now fully urbanised due to increased tourism. ^{[1] [4]}

References

1. Sim-Sim, M.; Hodgetts, N.; Martins, A.; Gabriel, R. (2019). "Fissidens microstictus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T84768245A87713260. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T84768245A87713260.en . Retrieved 3 September 2024.
2. Sérgio, C.; Schumacker, R.; Fontinha, S.; Sim-Sim, M. (1992). "Evaluation of the status of the bryophyte flora of Madeira with reference to endemic and threatened European species". Biological Conservation. 59 (2–3): 223–231. Bibcode:1992BCons..59..223S. doi:10.1016/0006-3207(92)90589-F.
3. Luisier, A. (1937). "Recherches bryologiques récentes à Madère. II". Brotéria, Série Ciências Naturais (in French). 6: 88–95.
4. Sim-Sim, Manuela; Ruas, Sara; Fontinha, Susana; Hedenäs, Lars; Sérgio, Cecília; Lobo, Carlos (2014). "Bryophyte conservation on a North Atlantic hotspot: threatened bryophytes in Madeira and Selvagens Archipelagos (Portugal)". Systematics and Biodiversity. 12 (3): 315–330. Bibcode:2014SyBio..12..315S. doi:10.1080/14772000.2014.918063 – via ResearchGate.