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Ruffled Jellyskin

Leptogium chloromelum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Peltigerales (Peltigerales)
Family
Collemataceae
Genus
Leptogium
Species
Leptogium chloromelum (Ruffled Jellyskin)

Similar Species in Leptogium

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Blistered Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium corticola
Not Evaluated
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Blue Jellyskin
Leptogium cyanescens
Endangered
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Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium saturninum
Least Concern
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Leptogium cochleatum
Vulnerable
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Hibernia Jellyskin
Leptogium hibernicum
Critically Endangered
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Hairy Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium hirsutum
Not Evaluated
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Long-Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium burnetiae
Not Evaluated
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Figerlike Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium dactylinum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ruffled Jellyskin?
The scientific name of Ruffled Jellyskin is Leptogium chloromelum. It belongs to the genus Leptogium.
Where does Ruffled Jellyskin live?
Ruffled Jellyskin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Ruffled Jellyskin belong to?
Ruffled Jellyskin (Leptogium chloromelum) belongs to the genus Leptogium, which is part of the taxonomic family Collemataceae.
What kingdom does Ruffled Jellyskin belong to?
Ruffled Jellyskin (Leptogium chloromelum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Ruffled Jellyskin?
The closest relatives of Ruffled Jellyskin in the genus Leptogium include Blistered Jellyskin Lichen, Blue Jellyskin, Bearded Jellyskin Lichen, , Hibernia Jellyskin.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Leptogium — 10 Species

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Blistered Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium corticola
NE 🐾
Blue Jellyskin
Leptogium cyanescens
EN 🐾
Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium saturninum
LC 🐾
Leptogium cochleatum
VU 🐾
Hibernia Jellyskin
Leptogium hibernicum
CR
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Ruffled Jellyskin
Leptogium chloromelum
NE
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Hairy Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium hirsutum
NE 🐾
Long-Bearded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium burnetiae
NE 🐾
Figerlike Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium dactylinum
NE 🐾
Flooded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium rivulare
EN
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