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Dragon Horn

Cladonia squamosa

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Lecanoromycetes (チャシブゴケ菌綱)

Order

Lecanorales (チャシブゴケ目)

Species

Cladonia squamosa (Dragon Horn)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dragon Horn?

The scientific name of Dragon Horn is Cladonia squamosa. It belongs to the genus Cladonia.

What is the conservation status of Dragon Horn?

Dragon Horn (Cladonia squamosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dragon Horn live?

Dragon Horn is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Dragon Horn belong to?

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

What kingdom does Dragon Horn belong to?

Dragon Horn (Cladonia squamosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Dragon Horn?

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