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Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen

Placynthiella icmalea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (nấm)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Baeomycetales (Baeomycetales)
Family
Trapeliaceae
Genus
Placynthiella
Species
Placynthiella icmalea (Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen)

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Pear Tar-Spot Lichen
Placynthiella uliginosa
Least Concern
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Placynthiella dasaea
Data Deficient
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Placynthiella oligotropha
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen?
The scientific name of Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen is Placynthiella icmalea. It belongs to the genus Placynthiella.
What is the conservation status of Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen?
Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella icmalea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen live?
Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen belong to?
Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella icmalea) belongs to the genus Placynthiella, which is part of the taxonomic family Trapeliaceae.
Is Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen endangered?
No, Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella icmalea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen belong to?
Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen (Placynthiella icmalea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen?
The closest relatives of Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen in the genus Placynthiella include Pear Tar-Spot Lichen, , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Placynthiella — 4 Species

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Pear Tar-Spot Lichen
Placynthiella uliginosa
LC
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Stiff Tar-Spot Lichen
Placynthiella icmalea
LC
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Placynthiella dasaea
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Placynthiella oligotropha
LC
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