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Parasitic Button Lichen

Buellia badia

Extinct

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

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family
Caliciaceae
Genus
Buellia
Species
Buellia badia (Parasitic Button Lichen)

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Boreal Button Lichen
Buellia disciformis
Critically Endangered
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Buellia arborea
Data Deficient
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Buellia griseovirens
Least Concern
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Buellia aethalea
Least Concern
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Buellia ocellata
Near Threatened
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Schaerer'S Disc Lichen
Buellia schaereri
Endangered
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Buellia epigaea
Vulnerable
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Starry Breck Lichen
Buellia asterella
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Parasitic Button Lichen?
The scientific name of Parasitic Button Lichen is Buellia badia. It belongs to the genus Buellia.
What is the conservation status of Parasitic Button Lichen?
Parasitic Button Lichen (Buellia badia) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Parasitic Button Lichen live?
Parasitic Button Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Parasitic Button Lichen belong to?
Parasitic Button Lichen (Buellia badia) belongs to the genus Buellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caliciaceae.
What kingdom does Parasitic Button Lichen belong to?
Parasitic Button Lichen (Buellia badia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Parasitic Button Lichen?
The closest relatives of Parasitic Button Lichen in the genus Buellia include Boreal Button Lichen, , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Buellia — 11 Species

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Boreal Button Lichen
Buellia disciformis
CR 🐾
Buellia arborea
DD 🐾
Buellia griseovirens
LC 🐾
Buellia aethalea
LC 🐾
Buellia ocellata
NT 🐾
Schaerer'S Disc Lichen
Buellia schaereri
EN
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Parasitic Button Lichen
Buellia badia
EX
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Buellia epigaea
VU 🐾
Starry Breck Lichen
Buellia asterella
CR 🐾
Evelyn's Buttons
Buellia sharpiana
VU 🐾
Common Button Lichen
Buellia erubescens
NE
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