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Crescent Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子囊菌门)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (茶漬綱)
Order
Rhizocarpales (地图衣目)
Family
Rhizocarpaceae
Genus
Rhizocarpon
Species
Rhizocarpon lecanorinum (Crescent Map Lichen)

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

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Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
Extinct
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Rhizocarpon oederi
Extinct
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Rhizocarpon richardii
Least Concern
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Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
Not Evaluated
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Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
Vulnerable
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Grayish Green Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon cinereovirens
Not Evaluated
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Immodest Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon submodestum
Not Evaluated
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Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
Least Concern
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茶漬綱
Class
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地图衣目
Order
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Rhizocarpaceae
Family
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Rhizocarpon
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crescent Map Lichen?
The scientific name of Crescent Map Lichen is Rhizocarpon lecanorinum. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.
What is the conservation status of Crescent Map Lichen?
Crescent Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon lecanorinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crescent Map Lichen live?
Crescent Map Lichen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Crescent Map Lichen belong to?
Crescent Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon lecanorinum) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.
Is Crescent Map Lichen endangered?
No, Crescent Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon lecanorinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crescent Map Lichen belong to?
Crescent Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon lecanorinum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Crescent Map Lichen?
The closest relatives of Crescent Map Lichen in the genus Rhizocarpon include Big Map Lichen, Boneset Map Lichen, , , Single-Spored Map Lichen.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Rhizocarpon — 18 Species

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Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
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Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
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Rhizocarpon oederi
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon richardii
LC 🐾
Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
NE 🐾
Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
VU 🐾
Grayish Green Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon cinereovirens
NE 🐾
Immodest Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon submodestum
NE 🐾
Rhizocarpon badioatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon umbilicatum
CR 🐾
Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon polycarpum
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon reductum
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon geminatum
DD 🐾
Amphibian Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
DD 🐾
Yellow Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
LC
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Crescent Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lecanorinum
LC
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Rock-Loving Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon petraeum
VU
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