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Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen

Peltigera polydactylon

Data Deficient

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 (Colombia).

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (チャシブゴケ菌綱)
Order
Peltigerales (Peltigerales)
Family
Peltigeraceae
Genus
Peltigera
Species
Peltigera polydactylon (Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen)

Similar Species in Peltigera

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Flat Fruited Pelt
Peltigera horizontalis
Endangered
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Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
Not Evaluated
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Frog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
Critically Endangered
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Matt Felt Lichen
Peltigera malacea
Endangered
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Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
Data Deficient
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Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen
Peltigera lepidophora
Least Concern
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Concentric Pelt Lichen
Peltigera elisabethae
Not Evaluated
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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen?
The scientific name of Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen is Peltigera polydactylon. It belongs to the genus Peltigera.
What is the conservation status of Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen?
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen (Peltigera polydactylon) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen live?
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen belong to?
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen (Peltigera polydactylon) belongs to the genus Peltigera, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.
What kingdom does Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen belong to?
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen (Peltigera polydactylon) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen?
The closest relatives of Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen in the genus Peltigera include Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen, Flat Fruited Pelt, Aquatic Pelt Lichen, Frog Pelt Lichen, Matt Felt Lichen.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Peltigera — 20 Species

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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
LC 🐾
Flat Fruited Pelt
Peltigera horizontalis
EN 🐾
Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
NE 🐾
Frog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
CR 🐾
Matt Felt Lichen
Peltigera malacea
EN 🐾
Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
DD 🐾
Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen
Peltigera lepidophora
LC
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Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen
Peltigera polydactylon
DD
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Concentric Pelt Lichen
Peltigera elisabethae
NE 🐾
Fan Lichen
Peltigera venosa
EX 🐾
Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen
Peltigera collina
CR 🐾
Ruffled Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera leucophlebia
CR 🐾
Scaly Dog-Lichen
Peltigera praetextata
LC 🐾
Peltigera ponojensis
EN 🐾
Peltigera latiloba
VU 🐾
Peltigera extenuata
DD 🐾
Membranous Pelt Lichen
Peltigera membranacea
LC 🐾
Field Dog Lichen
Peltigera rufescens
LC 🐾
Dog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera canina
LC 🐾
Alternating Dog Lichen
Peltigera didactyla
LC
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