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Smooth Shadow Lichen

Phaeophyscia ciliata

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

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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Dark Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia sciastra
Data Deficient
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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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Lecanoromycetes
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Caliciales
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Physciaceae
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Phaeophyscia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Phaeophyscia — 11 Species

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