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Dark Shadow Lichen

Phaeophyscia sciastra

Data Deficient

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

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family
Physciaceae
Genus
Phaeophyscia
Species
Phaeophyscia sciastra (Dark Shadow Lichen)

Similar Species in Phaeophyscia

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Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
Least Concern
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Hairy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hirsuta
Not Evaluated
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Whiskered Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hispidula
Least Concern
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Mealy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia orbicularis
Least Concern
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Starburst Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia endococcina
Least Concern
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Pom-Pom Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia pusilloides
Not Evaluated
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Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
Not Evaluated
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Scaly Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia squarrosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark Shadow Lichen?
The scientific name of Dark Shadow Lichen is Phaeophyscia sciastra. It belongs to the genus Phaeophyscia.
What is the conservation status of Dark Shadow Lichen?
Dark Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia sciastra) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dark Shadow Lichen live?
Dark Shadow Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Dark Shadow Lichen belong to?
Dark Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia sciastra) belongs to the genus Phaeophyscia, which is part of the taxonomic family Physciaceae.
What kingdom does Dark Shadow Lichen belong to?
Dark Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia sciastra) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Dark Shadow Lichen?
The closest relatives of Dark Shadow Lichen in the genus Phaeophyscia include , Hairy Shadow Lichen, Whiskered Shadow Lichen, Mealy Shadow Lichen, Starburst Shadow Lichen.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Phaeophyscia — 11 Species

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Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
LC 🐾
Hairy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hirsuta
NE 🐾
Whiskered Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hispidula
LC 🐾
Mealy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia orbicularis
LC
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Dark Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia sciastra
DD
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Starburst Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia endococcina
LC 🐾
Pom-Pom Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia pusilloides
NE 🐾
Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
NE 🐾
Scaly Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia squarrosa
NE 🐾
Powder-Tipped Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia adiastola
NE 🐾
Smooth Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia ciliata
DD
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