(Cladonia bellidiflora) — Critically Endangered

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Cladonia bellidiflora

Critically Endangered

About

Cladonia bellidiflora is an Arctic-alpine cup lichen producing reddish-tipped podetia emerging from a basal squamule layer on acidic soil and rock in high-altitude and high-latitude environments. It is found across Arctic and alpine zones in the Northern Hemisphere but is rare at its southern range margins. Critically Endangered in certain regions due to climate warming, habitat loss, and restricted distribution.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Species

Cladonia bellidiflora ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Cladonia bellidiflora. It belongs to the genus Cladonia.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Cladonia bellidiflora) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan. 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, Taiwan.

What family does belong to?

(Cladonia bellidiflora) belongs to the genus Cladonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cladoniaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Cladonia bellidiflora) 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?

(Cladonia bellidiflora) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (फफूंद).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Cladonia include Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen, Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen, Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen, British Soldier Lichen, .