(Calicium adspersum) — Vulnerable

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Calicium adspersum

Vulnerable

About

Calicium adspersum é um líquen do pino da família Caliciaceae, avaliado como Vulnerável (VU). Cresce sobre casca seca e exposta ao sol de árvores velhas, particularmente em habitats de florestas antigas não perturbadas. A espécie produz apotécios pedunculados contendo uma massa pulverulenta de esporos chamada mazédio e está ameaçada pela perda de árvores veteranas.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Caliciales (Caliciales)

Species

Calicium adspersum ()

Similar Species in Calicium

Critically Endangered

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Candle-Wax Stubble Lichen

Calicium lenticulare

Endangered

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Rusted Stubble Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Calicium adspersum. It belongs to the genus Calicium.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Calicium adspersum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does belong to?

(Calicium adspersum) belongs to the genus Calicium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caliciaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Calicium adspersum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Calicium adspersum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Calicium include Black Stubble Lichen, , , Candle-Wax Stubble Lichen, Rusted Stubble Lichen.