Natura Croatica Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 28 No.1

Prilog mahovinskoj flori Hrvatske: novo nalazište rijetke vodene mahovine Fissidens fontanus (Bach. Pyl.) Steud. u Visovačkom jezeru (Nacionalni park Krka)

Authors: Vedran Šegota, Ivan Gulin, Anja Rimac, Antun Alegro

Authors and affiliation

  • Vedran Šegota ZA and ZAHO, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 20/II, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
  • Ivan Gulin Lozovac 7a, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia
  • Anja Rimac University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Division of Botany, Marulićev trg 20/II, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
  • Antun Alegro University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Division of Botany, Marulićev trg 20/II, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The rare bryophyte species Fissidens fontanus was found within the course of a comprehensive field study of the aquatic flora and vegetation of Lake Visovac (Krka National Park). This is the second record of this species in Croatia after the recent discovery in the Trepča River. The species grows among rich macrophyte vegetation, forming small patches up to 2.5 m in depth. Due to its rareness and plausible threats, we assessed F. fontanus as critically endangered in Croatia.

Keywords

rare moss, critically endangered species, Southeastern Europe