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Fluffy Dust Lichen

Lepraria lobificans

Least Concern

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
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Stereocaulaceae
Genus
Lepraria
Species
Lepraria lobificans (Fluffy Dust Lichen)

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Elf-Ear Dust
Lepraria normandinoides
Least Concern
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Lepraria membranacea
Near Threatened
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Lepraria jackii
Least Concern
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Lepraria umbricola
Not Evaluated
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Lepraria crassissima
Not Evaluated
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Lepraria incana
Least Concern
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Lepraria caesioalba
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Lichen Vulgaris
Lepraria oxybapha
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fluffy Dust Lichen?
The scientific name of Fluffy Dust Lichen is Lepraria lobificans. It belongs to the genus Lepraria.
What is the conservation status of Fluffy Dust Lichen?
Fluffy Dust Lichen (Lepraria lobificans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fluffy Dust Lichen live?
Fluffy Dust Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Fluffy Dust Lichen belong to?
Fluffy Dust Lichen (Lepraria lobificans) belongs to the genus Lepraria, which is part of the taxonomic family Stereocaulaceae.
Is Fluffy Dust Lichen endangered?
No, Fluffy Dust Lichen (Lepraria lobificans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fluffy Dust Lichen belong to?
Fluffy Dust Lichen (Lepraria lobificans) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Fluffy Dust Lichen?
The closest relatives of Fluffy Dust Lichen in the genus Lepraria include Elf-Ear Dust, , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Lepraria — 12 Species

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Elf-Ear Dust
Lepraria normandinoides
LC
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Fluffy Dust Lichen
Lepraria lobificans
LC
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Lepraria membranacea
NT 🐾
Lepraria jackii
LC 🐾
Lepraria umbricola
NE 🐾
Lepraria crassissima
NE 🐾
Lepraria incana
LC 🐾
Lepraria caesioalba
NE 🐾
Lesser Lichen Vulgaris
Lepraria oxybapha
LC 🐾
Zoned Dust Lichen
Lepraria neglecta
DD 🐾
Vouaux'S Dust Lichen
Lepraria vouauxii
DD 🐾
Appalachian Dust Bunnies
Lepraria lanata
EN
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