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Tile Lichen

Lecidea tessellata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (균계)
Phylum
Ascomycota (자낭균류)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (요강버섯강)
Order
Lecideales (Lecideales)
Family
Lecideaceae
Genus
Lecidea
Species
Lecidea tessellata (Tile Lichen)

Similar Species in Lecidea

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Copper Lecidea
Lecidea inops
Not Evaluated
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Confluent Disc Lichen
Lecidea confluens
Least Concern
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Nylander'S Tile Lichen
Lecidea nylanderi
Data Deficient
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Lecidea fuscoatra
Least Concern
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Lecidea turgidula
Near Threatened
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Lecidea lithophila
Near Threatened
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Lecidea silacea
Least Concern
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Gray-Orange Disk Lichen
Lecidea lapicida
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tile Lichen?
The scientific name of Tile Lichen is Lecidea tessellata. It belongs to the genus Lecidea.
What is the conservation status of Tile Lichen?
Tile Lichen (Lecidea tessellata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tile Lichen live?
Tile Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Tile Lichen belong to?
Tile Lichen (Lecidea tessellata) belongs to the genus Lecidea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lecideaceae.
Is Tile Lichen endangered?
No, Tile Lichen (Lecidea tessellata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tile Lichen belong to?
Tile Lichen (Lecidea tessellata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).
What are the closest relatives of Tile Lichen?
The closest relatives of Tile Lichen in the genus Lecidea include Copper Lecidea, Confluent Disc Lichen, Nylander'S Tile Lichen, , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lecidea — 10 Species

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Tile Lichen
Lecidea tessellata
LC
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Copper Lecidea
Lecidea inops
NE 🐾
Confluent Disc Lichen
Lecidea confluens
LC 🐾
Nylander'S Tile Lichen
Lecidea nylanderi
DD 🐾
Lecidea fuscoatra
LC 🐾
Lecidea turgidula
NT 🐾
Lecidea lithophila
NT 🐾
Lecidea silacea
LC 🐾
Gray-Orange Disk Lichen
Lecidea lapicida
LC 🐾
Dark Red Disc Lichen
Lecidea erythrophaea
VU
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