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Fringed kidney lichen

Nephroma helveticum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Lecanoromycetes (요강버섯강)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Species

Nephroma helveticum (Fringed kidney lichen)

Similar Species in Nephroma

Mustard kidney lichen

Nephroma laevigatum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fringed kidney lichen?

The scientific name of Fringed kidney lichen is Nephroma helveticum. It belongs to the genus Nephroma.

What is the conservation status of Fringed kidney lichen?

Fringed kidney lichen (Nephroma helveticum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Fringed kidney lichen live?

Fringed kidney lichen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Fringed kidney lichen belong to?

Fringed kidney lichen (Nephroma helveticum) belongs to the genus Nephroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephromataceae.

Is Fringed kidney lichen endangered?

Yes, Fringed kidney lichen (Nephroma helveticum) 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 Fringed kidney lichen belong to?

Fringed kidney lichen (Nephroma helveticum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).

What are the closest relatives of Fringed kidney lichen?

The closest relatives of Fringed kidney lichen in the genus Nephroma include Arctic Kidney Lichen, Mustard kidney lichen, Pimpled Kidney Lichen, Naked Kidney Lichen, Powdery Kidney Lichen.