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Chewing Gum Lichen

Protoblastenia rupestris

Near Threatened

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The Chewing Gum Lichen (Protoblastenia rupestris) is a species in the genus Protoblastenia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Species

Protoblastenia rupestris (Chewing Gum Lichen)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chewing Gum Lichen?

The scientific name of Chewing Gum Lichen is Protoblastenia rupestris. It belongs to the genus Protoblastenia.

What is the conservation status of Chewing Gum Lichen?

Chewing Gum Lichen (Protoblastenia rupestris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chewing Gum Lichen live?

Chewing Gum Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Chewing Gum Lichen belong to?

Chewing Gum Lichen (Protoblastenia rupestris) belongs to the genus Protoblastenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Psoraceae.

What kingdom does Chewing Gum Lichen belong to?

Chewing Gum Lichen (Protoblastenia rupestris) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Chewing Gum Lichen?

The closest relatives of Chewing Gum Lichen in the genus Protoblastenia include , .