Pear Tar-Spot Lichen

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

Baeomycetales (Baeomycetales)

Family

Trapeliaceae

Genus

Placynthiella

Species

Placynthiella uliginosa (Pear Tar-Spot Lichen)

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Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen

Placynthiella icmalea

Least Concern

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Placynthiella dasaea

Data Deficient

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Placynthiella oligotropha

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pear Tar-Spot Lichen?

The scientific name of Pear Tar-Spot Lichen is Placynthiella uliginosa. It belongs to the genus Placynthiella.

What is the conservation status of Pear Tar-Spot Lichen?

Pear Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella uliginosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pear Tar-Spot Lichen live?

Pear Tar-Spot Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Pear Tar-Spot Lichen belong to?

Pear Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella uliginosa) belongs to the genus Placynthiella, which is part of the taxonomic family Trapeliaceae.

Is Pear Tar-Spot Lichen endangered?

No, Pear Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella uliginosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pear Tar-Spot Lichen belong to?

Pear Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella uliginosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Pear Tar-Spot Lichen?

The closest relatives of Pear Tar-Spot Lichen in the genus Placynthiella include Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen, , .