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Fan Lichen

Peltigera venosa

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Similar Species in Peltigera

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Peltigera latiloba
Vulnerable
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Peltigera extenuata
Data Deficient
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Peltigera ponojensis
Endangered
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Alternating Dog Lichen
Peltigera didactyla
Least Concern
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Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
Not Evaluated
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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
Least Concern
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Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
Data Deficient
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Common Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fan Lichen?
The scientific name of Fan Lichen is Peltigera venosa. It belongs to the genus Peltigera.
What is the conservation status of Fan Lichen?
Fan Lichen (Peltigera venosa) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fan Lichen live?
Fan Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Fan Lichen belong to?
Fan Lichen (Peltigera venosa) belongs to the genus Peltigera, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.
What kingdom does Fan Lichen belong to?
Fan Lichen (Peltigera venosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Fan Lichen?
The closest relatives of Fan Lichen in the genus Peltigera include , , , Alternating Dog Lichen, Aquatic Pelt Lichen.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Peltigera — 20 Species

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Peltigera extenuata
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Peltigera latiloba
VU 🐾
Peltigera ponojensis
EN 🐾
Alternating Dog Lichen
Peltigera didactyla
LC 🐾
Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
NE 🐾
Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
LC 🐾
Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
DD 🐾
Common Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
EX 🐾
Concentric Pelt Lichen
Peltigera elisabethae
NE 🐾
Dog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera canina
LC 🐾
Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen
Peltigera lepidophora
LC
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Fan Lichen
Peltigera venosa
EX
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Field Dog Lichen
Peltigera rufescens
LC 🐾
Flat Fruited Pelt
Peltigera horizontalis
EN 🐾
Frog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
CR 🐾
Greater Toad Pelt Lichen
Peltigera scabrosa
LC 🐾
Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen
Peltigera collina
CR 🐾
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen
Peltigera polydactylon
DD 🐾
Matt Felt Lichen
Peltigera malacea
EN 🐾
Membranous Pelt Lichen
Peltigera membranacea
LC
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