Shaly Jelly Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Peltigerales (Peltigerales)

Family

Collemataceae

Genus

Enchylium

Species

Enchylium polycarpon (Shaly Jelly Lichen)

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Jelly Lichen

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shaly Jelly Lichen?

The scientific name of Shaly Jelly Lichen is Enchylium polycarpon. It belongs to the genus Enchylium.

What is the conservation status of Shaly Jelly Lichen?

Shaly Jelly Lichen (Enchylium polycarpon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Shaly Jelly Lichen live?

Shaly Jelly Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Shaly Jelly Lichen belong to?

Shaly Jelly Lichen (Enchylium polycarpon) belongs to the genus Enchylium, which is part of the taxonomic family Collemataceae.

Is Shaly Jelly Lichen endangered?

No, Shaly Jelly Lichen (Enchylium polycarpon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Shaly Jelly Lichen belong to?

Shaly Jelly Lichen (Enchylium polycarpon) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Shaly Jelly Lichen?

The closest relatives of Shaly Jelly Lichen in the genus Enchylium include Jelly Lichen, , .