(Fuscidea praeruptorum) — Vulnerable

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Fuscidea praeruptorum

Vulnerable

About

Fuscidea praeruptorum is a crustose lichen in the family Fuscideaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on siliceous rock surfaces in stable, undisturbed habitats and is sensitive to air pollution and land use changes. Its vulnerable status reflects the restricted occurrence of suitable clean-air rocky substrates.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Umbilicariales (Umbilicariales)

Species

Fuscidea praeruptorum ()

Similar Species in Fuscidea

Fuscidea gothoburgensis

Very Small Quilt Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Fuscidea praeruptorum. It belongs to the genus Fuscidea.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Fuscidea praeruptorum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Fuscidea praeruptorum) belongs to the genus Fuscidea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fuscideaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Fuscidea praeruptorum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Fuscidea praeruptorum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Fuscidea include Koch’S Quilt Lichen, , , , .