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Rhizocarpon polycarpum

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

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

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Rhizocarpon — 18 Species

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