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Rough Speckled Shield Lichen

Punctelia rudecta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Punctelia
Species
Punctelia rudecta (Rough Speckled Shield Lichen)

Similar Species in Punctelia

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Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia appalachensis
Not Evaluated
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Moondust Speckled Lichen
Punctelia caseana
Least Concern
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Punctelia jeckeri
Vulnerable
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Punctelia reddenda
Not Evaluated
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Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia subrudecta
Near Threatened
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Powdered Speckleback Lichen
Punctelia perreticulata
Not Evaluated
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Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia bolliana
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rough Speckled Shield Lichen?
The scientific name of Rough Speckled Shield Lichen is Punctelia rudecta. It belongs to the genus Punctelia.
Where does Rough Speckled Shield Lichen live?
Rough Speckled Shield Lichen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Rough Speckled Shield Lichen belong to?
Rough Speckled Shield Lichen (Punctelia rudecta) belongs to the genus Punctelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Rough Speckled Shield Lichen belong to?
Rough Speckled Shield Lichen (Punctelia rudecta) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Rough Speckled Shield Lichen?
The closest relatives of Rough Speckled Shield Lichen in the genus Punctelia include Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen, Moondust Speckled Lichen, , , Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Punctelia — 8 Species

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Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia appalachensis
NE 🐾
Moondust Speckled Lichen
Punctelia caseana
LC 🐾
Punctelia jeckeri
VU 🐾
Punctelia reddenda
NE 🐾
Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia subrudecta
NT 🐾
Powdered Speckleback Lichen
Punctelia perreticulata
NE
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Rough Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia rudecta
NE
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Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia bolliana
NE
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