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Boreal Button Lichen

Buellia disciformis

Critically Endangered

About

The Boreal Button Lichen (Buellia disciformis) is a species in the genus Buellia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Caliciales (Caliciales)

Species

Buellia disciformis (Boreal Button Lichen)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boreal Button Lichen?

The scientific name of Boreal Button Lichen is Buellia disciformis. It belongs to the genus Buellia.

What is the conservation status of Boreal Button Lichen?

Boreal Button Lichen (Buellia disciformis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Boreal Button Lichen live?

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

What family does Boreal Button Lichen belong to?

Boreal Button Lichen (Buellia disciformis) belongs to the genus Buellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caliciaceae.

Is Boreal Button Lichen endangered?

Yes, Boreal Button Lichen (Buellia disciformis) 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 Boreal Button Lichen belong to?

Boreal Button Lichen (Buellia disciformis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Boreal Button Lichen?

The closest relatives of Boreal Button Lichen in the genus Buellia include , , , , .