Calicium quercinum — Critically Endangered Species

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Calicium quercinum

Critically Endangered

About

Calicium quercinum is a species in the genus Calicium. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Caliciales (Caliciales)

Species

Calicium quercinum ()

Similar Species in Calicium

Candle-Wax Stubble Lichen

Rusted Stubble Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Calicium quercinum. It belongs to the genus Calicium.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Calicium quercinum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Calicium quercinum) belongs to the genus Calicium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caliciaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Calicium quercinum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Calicium quercinum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Calicium include Black Stubble Lichen, , Candle-Wax Stubble Lichen, , Rusted Stubble Lichen.