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Alpine Foam Lichen

Stereocaulon alpinum

Data Deficient

About

The Alpine Foam Lichen (Stereocaulon alpinum) is a species in the genus Stereocaulon. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Species

Stereocaulon alpinum (Alpine Foam Lichen)

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Cauliflower Foam Lichen

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Least Concern

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Stereocaulon evolutum

Endangered

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Cottontail Foam Lichen

Stereocaulon paschale

Critically Endangered

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Pixie Foam

Stereocaulon pileatum

Critically Endangered

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Rock Foam

Stereocaulon saxatile

Near Threatened

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Sandy soil foam

Stereocaulon condensatum

Near Threatened

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Variegated Foam Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Foam Lichen?

The scientific name of Alpine Foam Lichen is Stereocaulon alpinum. It belongs to the genus Stereocaulon.

What is the conservation status of Alpine Foam Lichen?

Alpine Foam Lichen (Stereocaulon alpinum) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpine Foam Lichen live?

Alpine Foam Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Alpine Foam Lichen belong to?

Alpine Foam Lichen (Stereocaulon alpinum) belongs to the genus Stereocaulon, which is part of the taxonomic family Stereocaulaceae.

What kingdom does Alpine Foam Lichen belong to?

Alpine Foam Lichen (Stereocaulon alpinum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Foam Lichen?

The closest relatives of Alpine Foam Lichen in the genus Stereocaulon include Cauliflower Foam Lichen, , Cottontail Foam Lichen, Pixie Foam, Rock Foam.