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Rusty Firedot Lichen

Blastenia ferruginea

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Teloschistales (Teloschistales)

Species

Blastenia ferruginea (Rusty Firedot Lichen)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rusty Firedot Lichen?

The scientific name of Rusty Firedot Lichen is Blastenia ferruginea. It belongs to the genus Blastenia.

What is the conservation status of Rusty Firedot Lichen?

Rusty Firedot Lichen (Blastenia ferruginea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rusty Firedot Lichen live?

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

What family does Rusty Firedot Lichen belong to?

Rusty Firedot Lichen (Blastenia ferruginea) belongs to the genus Blastenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Teloschistaceae.

Is Rusty Firedot Lichen endangered?

Yes, Rusty Firedot Lichen (Blastenia ferruginea) 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 Rusty Firedot Lichen belong to?

Rusty Firedot Lichen (Blastenia ferruginea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Rusty Firedot Lichen?

The closest relatives of Rusty Firedot Lichen in the genus Blastenia include , .