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lizard crystalwort

Riccia bifurca

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (liverwort)

Class

Marchantiopsida (Marchantiopsida)

Order

Marchantiales (Marchantiales)

Species

Riccia bifurca (lizard crystalwort)

Names in Other Languages

French riccie bifurquée

German Zweigabeliges Sternlebermoos

Similar Species in Riccia

cavernous crystalwort

Riccia cavernosa

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lizard crystalwort?

The scientific name of lizard crystalwort is Riccia bifurca. It belongs to the genus Riccia.

What is the conservation status of lizard crystalwort?

lizard crystalwort (Riccia bifurca) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does lizard crystalwort live?

lizard crystalwort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does lizard crystalwort belong to?

lizard crystalwort (Riccia bifurca) belongs to the genus Riccia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ricciaceae.

Is lizard crystalwort endangered?

Yes, lizard crystalwort (Riccia bifurca) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does lizard crystalwort belong to?

lizard crystalwort (Riccia bifurca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of lizard crystalwort?

The closest relatives of lizard crystalwort in the genus Riccia include Black Crystalwort, Blue Crystalwort, cavernous crystalwort, Channelled Crystalwort, Ciliate Crystalwort.