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Mealy Shadow Lichen

Phaeophyscia orbicularis

Least Concern

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

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family
Physciaceae
Genus
Phaeophyscia
Species
Phaeophyscia orbicularis (Mealy Shadow Lichen)

Similar Species in Phaeophyscia

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Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
Least Concern
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Hairy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hirsuta
Not Evaluated
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Whiskered Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hispidula
Least Concern
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Dark Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia sciastra
Data Deficient
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Starburst Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia endococcina
Least Concern
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Pom-Pom Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia pusilloides
Not Evaluated
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Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
Not Evaluated
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Scaly Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia squarrosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mealy Shadow Lichen?
The scientific name of Mealy Shadow Lichen is Phaeophyscia orbicularis. It belongs to the genus Phaeophyscia.
What is the conservation status of Mealy Shadow Lichen?
Mealy Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia orbicularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mealy Shadow Lichen live?
Mealy Shadow 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 Mealy Shadow Lichen belong to?
Mealy Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia orbicularis) belongs to the genus Phaeophyscia, which is part of the taxonomic family Physciaceae.
Is Mealy Shadow Lichen endangered?
No, Mealy Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia orbicularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mealy Shadow Lichen belong to?
Mealy Shadow Lichen (Phaeophyscia orbicularis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Mealy Shadow Lichen?
The closest relatives of Mealy Shadow Lichen in the genus Phaeophyscia include , Hairy Shadow Lichen, Whiskered Shadow Lichen, Dark Shadow Lichen, Starburst Shadow Lichen.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Phaeophyscia — 11 Species

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Phaeophyscia endophoenicea
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Hairy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hirsuta
NE 🐾
Whiskered Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia hispidula
LC
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Mealy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia orbicularis
LC
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Dark Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia sciastra
DD 🐾
Starburst Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia endococcina
LC 🐾
Pom-Pom Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia pusilloides
NE 🐾
Orange-Cored Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
NE 🐾
Scaly Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia squarrosa
NE 🐾
Powder-Tipped Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia adiastola
NE 🐾
Smooth Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia ciliata
DD
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