Illustration representing Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Order

Lecanorales

Lecanorales

423 species in this taxon

order of fungi Lecanorales (Lecanorales) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 18 families with 423 known species. Key family groups include Aphanopsidaceae, Biatorellaceae, Byssolomataceae, Carbonicolaceae, Catillariaceae, and Cladoniaceae. Among its members, 94 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes).

Child Taxa