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Plitt'S Rock Shield

Xanthoparmelia plittii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

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Xanthoparmelia verruculifera
Near Threatened
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Xanthoparmelia mougeotii
Least Concern
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Xanthoparmelia pulla
Near Threatened
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Xanthoparmelia tinctina
Least Concern
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Xanthoparmelia loxodes
Least Concern
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Cumberland Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
Not Evaluated
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Peppered Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia conspersa
Least Concern
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Shingled Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plitt'S Rock Shield?
The scientific name of Plitt'S Rock Shield is Xanthoparmelia plittii. It belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia.
Where does Plitt'S Rock Shield live?
Plitt'S Rock Shield is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Plitt'S Rock Shield belong to?
Plitt'S Rock Shield (Xanthoparmelia plittii) belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Plitt'S Rock Shield belong to?
Plitt'S Rock Shield (Xanthoparmelia plittii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Plitt'S Rock Shield?
The closest relatives of Plitt'S Rock Shield in the genus Xanthoparmelia include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Xanthoparmelia — 10 Species

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Xanthoparmelia verruculifera
NT 🐾
Xanthoparmelia mougeotii
LC 🐾
Xanthoparmelia pulla
NT 🐾
Xanthoparmelia tinctina
LC 🐾
Xanthoparmelia loxodes
LC 🐾
Cumberland Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
NE 🐾
Peppered Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia conspersa
LC
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Plitt'S Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia plittii
NE
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Shingled Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
LC 🐾
Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen
Xanthoparmelia viriduloumbrina
NE
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