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Brook Stippleback Lichen

Dermatocarpon luridum

Critically Endangered

About

The Brook Stippleback Lichen (Dermatocarpon luridum) is a species in the genus Dermatocarpon. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)

Order

Verrucariales (Verrucariales)

Species

Dermatocarpon luridum (Brook Stippleback Lichen)

Similar Species in Dermatocarpon

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Leather Lichen

Dermatocarpon miniatum

Extinct

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Muhlenberg'S Stippleback Lichen

Dermatocarpon muhlenbergii

Not Evaluated

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Shag Stippleback Lichen

Dermatocarpon moulinsii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brook Stippleback Lichen?

The scientific name of Brook Stippleback Lichen is Dermatocarpon luridum. It belongs to the genus Dermatocarpon.

What is the conservation status of Brook Stippleback Lichen?

Brook Stippleback Lichen (Dermatocarpon luridum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brook Stippleback Lichen live?

Brook Stippleback Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Brook Stippleback Lichen belong to?

Brook Stippleback Lichen (Dermatocarpon luridum) belongs to the genus Dermatocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Verrucariaceae.

Is Brook Stippleback Lichen endangered?

Yes, Brook Stippleback Lichen (Dermatocarpon luridum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Brook Stippleback Lichen belong to?

Brook Stippleback Lichen (Dermatocarpon luridum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Brook Stippleback Lichen?

The closest relatives of Brook Stippleback Lichen in the genus Dermatocarpon include Leather Lichen, Muhlenberg'S Stippleback Lichen, Shag Stippleback Lichen.