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Big Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon grande

Least Concern

About

The Big Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon grande) is a species in the genus Rhizocarpon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)

Species

Rhizocarpon grande (Big Map Lichen)

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

Rhizocarpon richardii

Least Concern

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Single-Spored Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Vulnerable

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Grayish Green Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon cinereovirens

Not Evaluated

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Immodest Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon submodestum

Not Evaluated

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Rhizocarpon badioatrum

Data Deficient

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Boneset Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon eupetraeum

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big Map Lichen?

The scientific name of Big Map Lichen is Rhizocarpon grande. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.

What is the conservation status of Big Map Lichen?

Big Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon grande) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Big Map Lichen live?

Big Map Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Big Map Lichen belong to?

Big Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon grande) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.

Is Big Map Lichen endangered?

No, Big Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon grande) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Big Map Lichen belong to?

Big Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon grande) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Big Map Lichen?

The closest relatives of Big Map Lichen in the genus Rhizocarpon include Boneset Map Lichen, , , Single-Spored Map Lichen, Smooth Map Lichen.