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Spiny Heath Lichen

Cetraria aculeata

Least Concern

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

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (チャシブゴケ菌綱)
Order
Lecanorales (チャシブゴケ目)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Cetraria
Species
Cetraria aculeata (Spiny Heath Lichen)

Similar Species in Cetraria

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Cetraria ericetorum
Critically Endangered
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Cetraria sepincola
Vulnerable
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Iceland Lichen
Cetraria islandica
Least Concern
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Striped Iceland Lichen
Cetraria laevigata
Not Evaluated
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Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen
Cetraria arenaria
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiny Heath Lichen?
The scientific name of Spiny Heath Lichen is Cetraria aculeata. It belongs to the genus Cetraria.
What is the conservation status of Spiny Heath Lichen?
Spiny Heath Lichen (Cetraria aculeata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spiny Heath Lichen live?
Spiny Heath 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 Spiny Heath Lichen belong to?
Spiny Heath Lichen (Cetraria aculeata) belongs to the genus Cetraria, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
Is Spiny Heath Lichen endangered?
No, Spiny Heath Lichen (Cetraria aculeata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spiny Heath Lichen belong to?
Spiny Heath Lichen (Cetraria aculeata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Spiny Heath Lichen?
The closest relatives of Spiny Heath Lichen in the genus Cetraria include , , Iceland Lichen, Striped Iceland Lichen, Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Cetraria — 6 Species

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Cetraria ericetorum
CR 🐾
Cetraria sepincola
VU 🐾
Iceland Lichen
Cetraria islandica
LC
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Spiny Heath Lichen
Cetraria aculeata
LC
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Striped Iceland Lichen
Cetraria laevigata
NE 🐾
Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen
Cetraria arenaria
NE
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