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Arctic Kidney Lichen

Nephroma arcticum

Least Concern

About

The Arctic Kidney Lichen (Nephroma arcticum) is a species in the genus Nephroma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Species

Nephroma arcticum (Arctic Kidney Lichen)

Similar Species in Nephroma

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Fringed kidney lichen

Nephroma helveticum

Critically Endangered

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Mustard kidney lichen

Nephroma laevigatum

Critically Endangered

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Pimpled Kidney Lichen

Powdery Kidney Lichen

Nephroma parile

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic Kidney Lichen?

The scientific name of Arctic Kidney Lichen is Nephroma arcticum. It belongs to the genus Nephroma.

What is the conservation status of Arctic Kidney Lichen?

Arctic Kidney Lichen (Nephroma arcticum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arctic Kidney Lichen live?

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

What family does Arctic Kidney Lichen belong to?

Arctic Kidney Lichen (Nephroma arcticum) belongs to the genus Nephroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephromataceae.

Is Arctic Kidney Lichen endangered?

No, Arctic Kidney Lichen (Nephroma arcticum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Arctic Kidney Lichen belong to?

Arctic Kidney Lichen (Nephroma arcticum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Arctic Kidney Lichen?

The closest relatives of Arctic Kidney Lichen in the genus Nephroma include Fringed kidney lichen, Mustard kidney lichen, Pimpled Kidney Lichen, Naked Kidney Lichen, Powdery Kidney Lichen.