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Alternating Dog Lichen

Peltigera didactyla

Least Concern

About

The Alternating Dog Lichen (Peltigera didactyla) is a species in the genus Peltigera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Species

Peltigera didactyla (Alternating Dog Lichen)

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Critically Endangered

Peltigera neopolydactyla

Data Deficient

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Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen

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Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen

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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alternating Dog Lichen?

The scientific name of Alternating Dog Lichen is Peltigera didactyla. It belongs to the genus Peltigera.

What is the conservation status of Alternating Dog Lichen?

Alternating Dog Lichen (Peltigera didactyla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alternating Dog Lichen live?

Alternating Dog 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 Alternating Dog Lichen belong to?

Alternating Dog Lichen (Peltigera didactyla) belongs to the genus Peltigera, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.

Is Alternating Dog Lichen endangered?

No, Alternating Dog Lichen (Peltigera didactyla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alternating Dog Lichen belong to?

Alternating Dog Lichen (Peltigera didactyla) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Alternating Dog Lichen?

The closest relatives of Alternating Dog Lichen in the genus Peltigera include Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen, Flat Fruited Pelt, Aquatic Pelt Lichen, Frog Pelt Lichen, Matt Felt Lichen.