(Usnea cornuta) — Near Threatened

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Usnea cornuta

Near Threatened

About

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Species

Usnea cornuta ()

Similar Species in Usnea

Old Man'S Beard Lichen

Usnea barbata

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Usnea cornuta. It belongs to the genus Usnea.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Usnea cornuta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Usnea cornuta) belongs to the genus Usnea, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Usnea cornuta) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Usnea include Boreal Beard Lichen, Bloody Beard, Warty Beard Lichen, Old Man'S Beard Lichen, Witches' Whiskers Lichen.