Pimpled Kidney Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Family

Nephromataceae

Genus

Nephroma

Species

Nephroma resupinatum (Pimpled Kidney Lichen)

Similar Species in Nephroma

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Arctic Kidney Lichen

Nephroma arcticum

Least Concern

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Fringed kidney lichen

Nephroma helveticum

Critically Endangered

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Mustard kidney lichen

Nephroma laevigatum

Critically Endangered

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Naked Kidney Lichen

Nephroma bellum

Least Concern

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Powdery Kidney Lichen

Nephroma parile

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pimpled Kidney Lichen?

The scientific name of Pimpled Kidney Lichen is Nephroma resupinatum. It belongs to the genus Nephroma.

What is the conservation status of Pimpled Kidney Lichen?

Pimpled Kidney Lichen (Nephroma resupinatum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pimpled Kidney Lichen live?

Pimpled Kidney Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Pimpled Kidney Lichen belong to?

Pimpled Kidney Lichen (Nephroma resupinatum) belongs to the genus Nephroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephromataceae.

What kingdom does Pimpled Kidney Lichen belong to?

Pimpled Kidney Lichen (Nephroma resupinatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Pimpled Kidney Lichen?

The closest relatives of Pimpled Kidney Lichen in the genus Nephroma include Arctic Kidney Lichen, Fringed kidney lichen, Mustard kidney lichen, Naked Kidney Lichen, Powdery Kidney Lichen.