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Peppered Rock Shield

Xanthoparmelia conspersa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Xanthoparmelia
Species
Xanthoparmelia conspersa (Peppered Rock Shield)

Similar Species in Xanthoparmelia

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Xanthoparmelia verruculifera
Near Threatened
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Cumberland Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
Not Evaluated
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Plitt'S Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia plittii
Not Evaluated
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Shingled Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
Least Concern
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Xanthoparmelia mougeotii
Least Concern
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Xanthoparmelia pulla
Near Threatened
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Xanthoparmelia tinctina
Least Concern
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Xanthoparmelia loxodes
Least Concern
View all species in Xanthoparmelia →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peppered Rock Shield?
The scientific name of Peppered Rock Shield is Xanthoparmelia conspersa. It belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia.
What is the conservation status of Peppered Rock Shield?
Peppered Rock Shield (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Peppered Rock Shield live?
Peppered Rock Shield is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Peppered Rock Shield belong to?
Peppered Rock Shield (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
Is Peppered Rock Shield endangered?
No, Peppered Rock Shield (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Peppered Rock Shield belong to?
Peppered Rock Shield (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Peppered Rock Shield?
The closest relatives of Peppered Rock Shield in the genus Xanthoparmelia include , Cumberland Rock Shield, Plitt'S Rock Shield, Shingled Rock Shield, .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Xanthoparmelia — 10 Species

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Xanthoparmelia verruculifera
NT
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Peppered Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia conspersa
LC
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Cumberland Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
NE 🐾
Plitt'S Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia plittii
NE 🐾
Shingled Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
LC 🐾
Xanthoparmelia mougeotii
LC 🐾
Xanthoparmelia pulla
NT 🐾
Xanthoparmelia tinctina
LC 🐾
Xanthoparmelia loxodes
LC 🐾
Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen
Xanthoparmelia viriduloumbrina
NE
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