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Buellia aethalea

Least Concern

About

Buellia aethalea is a crustose lichen in the family Caliciaceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It grows on siliceous rock surfaces in exposed habitats and produces a grey to dark thallus with lecidine apothecia. It is widely distributed across temperate and boreal regions on suitable rock substrates.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (फफूंद)
Phylum
Ascomycota (पुट कवक)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family
Caliciaceae
Genus
Buellia
Species
Buellia aethalea ()

Similar Species in Buellia

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Boreal Button Lichen
Buellia disciformis
Critically Endangered
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Buellia arborea
Data Deficient
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Buellia griseovirens
Least Concern
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Buellia ocellata
Near Threatened
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Schaerer'S Disc Lichen
Buellia schaereri
Endangered
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Parasitic Button Lichen
Buellia badia
Extinct
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Buellia epigaea
Vulnerable
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Starry Breck Lichen
Buellia asterella
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Buellia aethalea. It belongs to the genus Buellia.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Buellia aethalea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Buellia aethalea) belongs to the genus Buellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caliciaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Buellia aethalea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Buellia aethalea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (फफूंद).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Buellia include Boreal Button Lichen, , , , Schaerer'S Disc Lichen.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Buellia — 11 Species

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Boreal Button Lichen
Buellia disciformis
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Buellia arborea
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Buellia griseovirens
LC
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Buellia aethalea
LC
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Buellia ocellata
NT 🐾
Schaerer'S Disc Lichen
Buellia schaereri
EN 🐾
Parasitic Button Lichen
Buellia badia
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Buellia epigaea
VU 🐾
Starry Breck Lichen
Buellia asterella
CR 🐾
Evelyn's Buttons
Buellia sharpiana
VU 🐾
Common Button Lichen
Buellia erubescens
NE
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