(Ochrolechia pallescens) — Endangered

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Ochrolechia pallescens

Endangered

About

Ochrolechia pallescens is a crustose lichen in the family Ochrolechiaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It grows on bark of old trees and is considered an indicator of ancient woodland with long ecological continuity. Its endangered status reflects severe decline due to loss of old-growth and veteran trees across its range.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Pertusariales (Pertusariales)

Species

Ochrolechia pallescens ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Ochrolechia pallescens. It belongs to the genus Ochrolechia.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Ochrolechia pallescens) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Ochrolechia pallescens) belongs to the genus Ochrolechia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ochrolechiaceae.

Is endangered?

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

What kingdom does belong to?

(Ochrolechia pallescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Ochrolechia include , Tree Saucer Lichen, , , .