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Starburst Shadow Lichen

Phaeophyscia endococcina

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Phaeophyscia

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Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
Least Concern
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Dark Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia sciastra
Data Deficient
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Hairy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hirsuta
Not Evaluated
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Mealy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia orbicularis
Least Concern
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Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
Not Evaluated
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Pom-Pom Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia pusilloides
Not Evaluated
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Powder-Tipped Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia adiastola
Not Evaluated
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Scaly Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia squarrosa
Not Evaluated
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Lecanoromycetes
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Caliciales
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Physciaceae
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Phaeophyscia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Starburst Shadow Lichen?
The scientific name of Starburst Shadow Lichen is Phaeophyscia endococcina. It belongs to the genus Phaeophyscia.
What is the conservation status of Starburst Shadow Lichen?
Starburst Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia endococcina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Starburst Shadow Lichen live?
Starburst Shadow Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Starburst Shadow Lichen belong to?
Starburst Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia endococcina) belongs to the genus Phaeophyscia, which is part of the taxonomic family Physciaceae.
Is Starburst Shadow Lichen endangered?
No, Starburst Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia endococcina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Starburst Shadow Lichen belong to?
Starburst Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia endococcina) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Starburst Shadow Lichen?
The closest relatives of Starburst Shadow Lichen in the genus Phaeophyscia include , Dark Shadow Lichen, Hairy Shadow Lichen, Mealy Shadow Lichen, Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Phaeophyscia — 11 Species

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Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
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Dark Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia sciastra
DD 🐾
Hairy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hirsuta
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Mealy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia orbicularis
LC 🐾
Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
NE 🐾
Pom-Pom Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia pusilloides
NE 🐾
Powder-Tipped Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia adiastola
NE 🐾
Scaly Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia squarrosa
NE 🐾
Smooth Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia ciliata
DD
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Starburst Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia endococcina
LC
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Whiskered Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hispidula
LC
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