(Heppia lutosa) — Critically Endangered

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Heppia lutosa

Critically Endangered

About

Heppia lutosa es un liquen crustoso gelatinoso pequeño de color gris azulado oscuro con un fotobionte cianobacteriano, que forma talos mucilaginosos sobre suelos calcáreos y rocas. Habita pastizales calcáreos secos y afloramientos rocosos en regiones mediterráneas y europeas templadas. Este liquen es extremadamente raro y muy sensible a la alteración del hábitat y los cambios en la costra del suelo.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across 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 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lichinomycetes (Lichinomycetes)

Order

Lichinales (Lichinales)

Species

Heppia lutosa ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Heppia lutosa. It belongs to the genus Heppia.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Heppia lutosa) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across 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 Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does belong to?

(Heppia lutosa) belongs to the genus Heppia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lichinaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Heppia lutosa) 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 belong to?

(Heppia lutosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).