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Yellow Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon geographicum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

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Rhizocarpon reductum
Least Concern
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Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
Data Deficient
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Rhizocarpon umbilicatum
Critically Endangered
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Rhizocarpon polycarpum
Extinct
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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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Rhizocarpon geminatum
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Map Lichen?
The scientific name of Yellow Map Lichen is Rhizocarpon geographicum. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Map Lichen?
Yellow Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow Map Lichen live?
Yellow Map Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Yellow Map Lichen belong to?
Yellow Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.
Is Yellow Map Lichen endangered?
No, Yellow Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow Map Lichen belong to?
Yellow Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow Map Lichen?
The closest relatives of Yellow Map Lichen in the genus Rhizocarpon include , , , , .

Native Range — 7 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
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon richardii
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon geminatum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon reductum
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon polycarpum
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Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
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Amphibian Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
DD 🐾
Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
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Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
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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
VU 🐾
Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
NE 🐾
Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
VU
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Yellow Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
LC
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