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Black Tar Spot

Rhytisma acerinum

Least Concern

About

The Black Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) is a species in the genus Rhytisma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)

Order

Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales)

Species

Rhytisma acerinum (Black Tar Spot)

Names in Other Languages

German Ahorn-Runzelschorf

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Tar Spot?

The scientific name of Black Tar Spot is Rhytisma acerinum. It belongs to the genus Rhytisma.

What is the conservation status of Black Tar Spot?

Black Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Tar Spot live?

Black Tar Spot is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Black Tar Spot belong to?

Black Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) belongs to the genus Rhytisma, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhytismataceae.

Is Black Tar Spot endangered?

No, Black Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Tar Spot belong to?

Black Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Black Tar Spot?

The closest relatives of Black Tar Spot in the genus Rhytisma include American Tar Spot, Speckled Tar Spot, , Willow Tarspot.