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Rock-Loving Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon petraeum

Vulnerable

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.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)

Species

Rhizocarpon petraeum (Rock-Loving Map Lichen)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock-Loving Map Lichen?

The scientific name of Rock-Loving Map Lichen is Rhizocarpon petraeum. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.

What is the conservation status of Rock-Loving Map Lichen?

Rock-Loving Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon petraeum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rock-Loving Map Lichen live?

Rock-Loving Map Lichen 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 Rock-Loving Map Lichen belong to?

Rock-Loving Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon petraeum) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.

Is Rock-Loving Map Lichen endangered?

Yes, Rock-Loving Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon petraeum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Rock-Loving Map Lichen belong to?

Rock-Loving Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon petraeum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Rock-Loving Map Lichen?

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