(Pachnolepia pruinata) — Near Threatened

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Pachnolepia pruinata

Near Threatened

About

Pachnolepia pruinata is a crustose lichen with a powdery-pruinose grey thallus found on calcareous substrates. It inhabits limestone rocks, walls, and dry calcareous grasslands across temperate and Mediterranean Europe. This lichen obtains energy through photosynthesis and contributes to calcium carbonate weathering on its rock substrates.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (mantar)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Asklı mantarlar)

Class

Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)

Order

Arthoniales (Arthoniales)

Species

Pachnolepia pruinata ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Pachnolepia pruinata. It belongs to the genus Pachnolepia.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Pachnolepia pruinata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Pachnolepia pruinata) belongs to the genus Pachnolepia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arthoniaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Pachnolepia pruinata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).