(Rhizocarpon umbilicatum) — Critically Endangered

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Rhizocarpon umbilicatum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)

Species

Rhizocarpon umbilicatum ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Rhizocarpon umbilicatum. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Rhizocarpon umbilicatum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Rhizocarpon umbilicatum) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Rhizocarpon umbilicatum) 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?

(Rhizocarpon umbilicatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Rhizocarpon include Big Map Lichen, Boneset Map Lichen, , , Single-Spored Map Lichen.