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Green Dot Lichen

Micarea prasina

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Byssolomataceae
Genus
Micarea
Species
Micarea prasina (Green Dot Lichen)

Similar Species in Micarea

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Micarea lignaria
Endangered
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Micarea lithinella
Data Deficient
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Micarea misella
Least Concern
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Wood Dot Lichen
Micarea melaena
Data Deficient
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Micarea adnata
Data Deficient
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Micarea micrococca
Data Deficient
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Micarea nitschkeana
Least Concern
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Micarea cinerea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Micarea — 13 Species

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Micarea lignaria
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Micarea lithinella
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Micarea misella
LC 🐾
Wood Dot Lichen
Micarea melaena
DD 🐾
Micarea adnata
DD 🐾
Micarea micrococca
DD 🐾
Micarea nitschkeana
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Micarea cinerea
NE 🐾
Micarea hedlundii
EN 🐾
Micarea leprosula
DD 🐾
Micarea denigrata
LC
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Green Dot Lichen
Micarea prasina
LC
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Shadow Dot Lichen
Micarea peliocarpa
NT
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