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Rhizocarpon oederi

Extinct
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Rhizocarpon oederi is a crustose lichen historically recorded on siliceous rocks across parts of Europe and North America. It is now classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List, representing one of the few lichen species confirmed to have been lost. Its disappearance is attributed to habitat destruction, air pollution, and the very specific microhabitat requirements that made it vulnerable.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

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Rhizocarpon geminatum
Data Deficient
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Rhizocarpon polycarpum
Extinct
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Rhizocarpon reductum
Least Concern
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Rhizocarpon umbilicatum
Critically Endangered
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Rhizocarpon richardii
Least Concern
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Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
Data Deficient
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Rhizocarpon badioatrum
Data Deficient
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Amphibian Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
Data Deficient
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Lecanoromycetes
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Rhizocarpales
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Rhizocarpaceae
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Rhizocarpon
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Rhizocarpon oederi. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Rhizocarpon oederi) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Rhizocarpon oederi) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Rhizocarpon oederi) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Rhizocarpon include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Rhizocarpon — 18 Species

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Rhizocarpon badioatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon umbilicatum
CR
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Rhizocarpon oederi
EX
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Rhizocarpon richardii
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon geminatum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon reductum
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon polycarpum
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
DD 🐾
Amphibian Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
DD 🐾
Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
LC 🐾
Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
EX 🐾
Crescent Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lecanorinum
LC 🐾
Grayish Green Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon cinereovirens
NE 🐾
Immodest Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon submodestum
NE 🐾
Rock-Loving Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon petraeum
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Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
NE 🐾
Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
VU 🐾
Yellow Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
LC
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