(Calogaya pusilla) — Endangered

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Calogaya pusilla

Endangered

About

Calogaya pusilla es un liquen foliáceo o placodiode de color naranja a amarillo, pequeño, que crece sobre superficies rocosas ricas en calcio y muros de piedra antiguos en hábitats abiertos y soleados. Pertenece a un género de líquenes de colores llamativos dependientes de sustratos específicos ricos en nutrientes o calcáreos. Clasificado como En Peligro, esta especie está amenazada por la pérdida de estructuras de piedra tradicionales.

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 Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Teloschistales (Teloschistales)

Species

Calogaya pusilla ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Calogaya pusilla. It belongs to the genus Calogaya.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Calogaya pusilla) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as 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 belong to?

(Calogaya pusilla) belongs to the genus Calogaya, which is part of the taxonomic family Teloschistaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Calogaya pusilla) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Calogaya pusilla) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Calogaya include , , Rock Jewel Lichen.