Silver hair moss (Fabronia pusilla) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary – November 2002

Common name : Silver hair moss

Scientific name : Fabronia pusilla

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : Silver hair moss is a small species that grows among other mosses, either as an epiphyte on trees or on rock faces. In Canada it is known from two locations; one that is now submerged, and a second associated with a cliff in southwestern British Columbia. The latter is the northernmost location for this species. Although the species was not relocated at its extant site during recent surveys, the expanse of available habitat at the only known sites combined with the small stature of the moss suggest that the species may still be present in Canada.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in November 2002. Assessment based on a new status report.