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Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen

Cladonia merochlorophaea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (균계)
Phylum
Ascomycota (자낭균류)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (요강버섯강)
Order
Lecanorales (레카노라목)
Family
Cladoniaceae
Genus
Cladonia
Species
Cladonia merochlorophaea (Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen)

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Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia stygia
Endangered
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Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen
Cladonia ramulosa
Least Concern
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Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen
Cladonia decorticata
Least Concern
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British Soldier Lichen
Cladonia cristatella
Not Evaluated
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Cladonia ciliata
Least Concern
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Cladonia foliacea
Least Concern
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Cladonia macrophylla
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen?
The scientific name of Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen is Cladonia merochlorophaea. It belongs to the genus Cladonia.
What is the conservation status of Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen?
Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen (Cladonia merochlorophaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen live?
Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen belong to?
Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen (Cladonia merochlorophaea) belongs to the genus Cladonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cladoniaceae.
Is Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen endangered?
No, Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen (Cladonia merochlorophaea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen belong to?
Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen (Cladonia merochlorophaea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).
What are the closest relatives of Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen?
The closest relatives of Gritty Pixie-Cup Lichen in the genus Cladonia include Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen, Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen, Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen, British Soldier Lichen, .

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Cladonia — 20 Species

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Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia stygia
EN 🐾
Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen
Cladonia ramulosa
LC 🐾
Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen
Cladonia decorticata
LC 🐾
British Soldier Lichen
Cladonia cristatella
NE 🐾
Cladonia ciliata
LC 🐾
Cladonia foliacea
LC 🐾
Cladonia macrophylla
LC 🐾
Cladonia polydactyla
LC 🐾
Cladonia signata
NE 🐾
Cladonia subfurcata
EX 🐾
Cladonia bellidiflora
CR 🐾
Cladonia borealis
NT 🐾
Cladonia novochlorophaea
LC 🐾
Cladonia symphycarpa
CR 🐾
Crazy Scale Lichen
Cladonia turgida
LC 🐾
Many-Forked Cladonia
Cladonia furcata
NE 🐾
Red-Fruited Pixie Cup
Cladonia pleurota
DD 🐾
Fence-Rail Clad Lichen
Cladonia parasitica
NT 🐾
Florida Perforate Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia perforata
EN 🐾
Acutetip Cup Lichen
Cladonia acuminata
LC
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