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Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen

Peltigera collina

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Species

Peltigera collina (Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen)

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Alternating Dog Lichen

Peltigera hydrothyria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen?

The scientific name of Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen is Peltigera collina. It belongs to the genus Peltigera.

What is the conservation status of Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen?

Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen (Peltigera collina) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen live?

Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, 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 Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen belong to?

Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen (Peltigera collina) belongs to the genus Peltigera, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.

Is Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen endangered?

Yes, Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen (Peltigera collina) 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 Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen belong to?

Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen (Peltigera collina) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen?

The closest relatives of Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen in the genus Peltigera include , , , Alternating Dog Lichen, Aquatic Pelt Lichen.