Earth Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)

Order

Verrucariales (Verrucariales)

Family

Verrucariaceae

Genus

Catapyrenium

Species

Catapyrenium cinereum (Earth Lichen)

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Tree Catapyrenium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Earth Lichen?

The scientific name of Earth Lichen is Catapyrenium cinereum. It belongs to the genus Catapyrenium.

What is the conservation status of Earth Lichen?

Earth Lichen (Catapyrenium cinereum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Earth Lichen live?

Earth Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Earth Lichen belong to?

Earth Lichen (Catapyrenium cinereum) belongs to the genus Catapyrenium, which is part of the taxonomic family Verrucariaceae.

Is Earth Lichen endangered?

No, Earth Lichen (Catapyrenium cinereum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Earth Lichen belong to?

Earth Lichen (Catapyrenium cinereum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Earth Lichen?

The closest relatives of Earth Lichen in the genus Catapyrenium include Tree Catapyrenium.