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Crab's Eye Lichen

Ochrolechia parella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family
Ochrolechiaceae
Genus
Ochrolechia
Species
Ochrolechia parella (Crab's Eye Lichen)

Similar Species in Ochrolechia

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Ochrolechia subviridis
Vulnerable
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Tree Saucer Lichen
Ochrolechia arborea
Data Deficient
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Ochrolechia pallescens
Endangered
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Ochrolechia szatalaensis
Least Concern
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Ochrolechia frigida
Endangered
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Ochrolechia microstictoides
Data Deficient
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Ochrolechia upsaliensis
Least Concern
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Powdery Saucer Lichen
Ochrolechia androgyna
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crab's Eye Lichen?
The scientific name of Crab's Eye Lichen is Ochrolechia parella. It belongs to the genus Ochrolechia.
What is the conservation status of Crab's Eye Lichen?
Crab's Eye Lichen (Ochrolechia parella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crab's Eye Lichen live?
Crab's Eye Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Crab's Eye Lichen belong to?
Crab's Eye Lichen (Ochrolechia parella) belongs to the genus Ochrolechia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ochrolechiaceae.
Is Crab's Eye Lichen endangered?
No, Crab's Eye Lichen (Ochrolechia parella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crab's Eye Lichen belong to?
Crab's Eye Lichen (Ochrolechia parella) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Crab's Eye Lichen?
The closest relatives of Crab's Eye Lichen in the genus Ochrolechia include , Tree Saucer Lichen, , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Ochrolechia — 12 Species

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Ochrolechia subviridis
VU 🐾
Tree Saucer Lichen
Ochrolechia arborea
DD 🐾
Ochrolechia pallescens
EN 🐾
Ochrolechia szatalaensis
LC 🐾
Ochrolechia frigida
EN 🐾
Ochrolechia microstictoides
DD 🐾
Ochrolechia upsaliensis
LC 🐾
Powdery Saucer Lichen
Ochrolechia androgyna
VU 🐾
Rosy Saucer Lichen
Ochrolechia trochophora
NE
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Crab's Eye Lichen
Ochrolechia parella
LC
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Pallid Saucer Lichen
Ochrolechia pseudopallescens
NE 🐾
Cudbear
Ochrolechia tartarea
EN
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