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Leather Lichen

Dermatocarpon miniatum

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order
Verrucariales (Verrucariales)
Family
Verrucariaceae
Genus
Dermatocarpon
Species
Dermatocarpon miniatum (Leather Lichen)

Similar Species in Dermatocarpon

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Brook Stippleback Lichen
Dermatocarpon luridum
Critically Endangered
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Muhlenberg'S Stippleback Lichen
Dermatocarpon muhlenbergii
Not Evaluated
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Shag Stippleback Lichen
Dermatocarpon moulinsii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leather Lichen?
The scientific name of Leather Lichen is Dermatocarpon miniatum. It belongs to the genus Dermatocarpon.
What is the conservation status of Leather Lichen?
Leather Lichen (Dermatocarpon miniatum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Leather Lichen live?
Leather Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Leather Lichen belong to?
Leather Lichen (Dermatocarpon miniatum) belongs to the genus Dermatocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Verrucariaceae.
What kingdom does Leather Lichen belong to?
Leather Lichen (Dermatocarpon miniatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Leather Lichen?
The closest relatives of Leather Lichen in the genus Dermatocarpon include Brook Stippleback Lichen, Muhlenberg'S Stippleback Lichen, Shag Stippleback Lichen.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Dermatocarpon — 4 Species

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Brook Stippleback Lichen
Dermatocarpon luridum
CR
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Leather Lichen
Dermatocarpon miniatum
EX
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Muhlenberg'S Stippleback Lichen
Dermatocarpon muhlenbergii
NE 🐾
Shag Stippleback Lichen
Dermatocarpon moulinsii
NE
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