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Rhizocarpon richardii

Least Concern

About

Rhizocarpon richardii is a crustose lichen that forms tightly adhered patches on siliceous rocks, typically displaying a pale greenish-grey to yellowish thallus divided by a dark prothallus. It inhabits exposed rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and boulders in montane and alpine zones across Europe and beyond. This saxicolous species is highly sensitive to atmospheric pollution.

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)
Family
Rhizocarpaceae
Genus
Rhizocarpon
Species
Rhizocarpon richardii ()

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

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Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
Extinct
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Rhizocarpon oederi
Extinct
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Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
Not Evaluated
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Smooth 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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Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Rhizocarpon richardii. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Rhizocarpon richardii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does belong to?
(Rhizocarpon richardii) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Rhizocarpon richardii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Rhizocarpon richardii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Rhizocarpon include Big Map Lichen, Boneset Map Lichen, , Single-Spored Map Lichen, Smooth Map Lichen.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Rhizocarpon — 18 Species

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Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
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Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
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Rhizocarpon oederi
EX
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Rhizocarpon richardii
LC
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Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
NE 🐾
Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
VU 🐾
Grayish Green Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon cinereovirens
NE 🐾
Immodest Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon submodestum
NE 🐾
Rhizocarpon badioatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon umbilicatum
CR 🐾
Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon polycarpum
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon reductum
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon geminatum
DD 🐾
Amphibian Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
DD 🐾
Yellow Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
LC 🐾
Crescent Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lecanorinum
LC 🐾
Rock-Loving Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon petraeum
VU
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