Salted Shield Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Parmelia

Species

Parmelia saxatilis (Salted Shield Lichen)

Similar Species in Parmelia

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Appalachian Shield Lichen

Parmelia neodiscordans

Not Evaluated

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Bottle Brush Shield Lichen

Parmelia squarrosa

Least Concern

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Hammered Shield Lichen

Parmelia sulcata

Least Concern

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Parmelia ernstiae

Least Concern

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Parmelia serrana

Data Deficient

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Parmelia submontana

Least Concern

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Smoky Crottle

Parmelia omphalodes

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Salted Shield Lichen?

The scientific name of Salted Shield Lichen is Parmelia saxatilis. It belongs to the genus Parmelia.

What is the conservation status of Salted Shield Lichen?

Salted Shield Lichen (Parmelia saxatilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Salted Shield Lichen live?

Salted Shield Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Salted Shield Lichen belong to?

Salted Shield Lichen (Parmelia saxatilis) belongs to the genus Parmelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.

Is Salted Shield Lichen endangered?

No, Salted Shield Lichen (Parmelia saxatilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Salted Shield Lichen belong to?

Salted Shield Lichen (Parmelia saxatilis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Salted Shield Lichen?

The closest relatives of Salted Shield Lichen in the genus Parmelia include Appalachian Shield Lichen, Bottle Brush Shield Lichen, Hammered Shield Lichen, , .