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Plectocarpon lichenum

Vulnerable
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Plectocarpon lichenum es un hongo liquenicula que parasita otros liquenes, especialmente especies de Lobaria, en habitats de bosques maduros. Produce pequenos aposemas rojizo-parduscos en la superficie del talo de su liquen huesped. Clasificado como Vulnerable, su supervivencia depende enteramente de poblaciones grandes y saludables de su huesped, que a su vez depende de bosques antiguos sin perturbar.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Plectocarpon lichenum. It belongs to the genus Plectocarpon.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Plectocarpon lichenum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does belong to?
(Plectocarpon lichenum) belongs to the genus Plectocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lecanographaceae.
Is endangered?
Yes, (Plectocarpon lichenum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Plectocarpon lichenum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Plectocarpon — 1 Species

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Plectocarpon lichenum
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