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Field Dog Lichen

Peltigera rufescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 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
Peltigerales (地卷菌目)
Family
Peltigeraceae
Genus
Peltigera
Species
Peltigera rufescens (Field Dog Lichen)

Similar Species in Peltigera

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Flat Fruited Pelt
Peltigera horizontalis
Endangered
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Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
Not Evaluated
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Frog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
Critically Endangered
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Matt Felt Lichen
Peltigera malacea
Endangered
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Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
Data Deficient
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Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen
Peltigera lepidophora
Least Concern
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Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen
Peltigera polydactylon
Data Deficient
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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
Least Concern
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Class
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Field Dog Lichen?
The scientific name of Field Dog Lichen is Peltigera rufescens. It belongs to the genus Peltigera.
What is the conservation status of Field Dog Lichen?
Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Field Dog Lichen live?
Field Dog Lichen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Field Dog Lichen belong to?
Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) belongs to the genus Peltigera, which is part of the taxonomic family Peltigeraceae.
Is Field Dog Lichen endangered?
No, Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Field Dog Lichen belong to?
Field Dog Lichen (Peltigera rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Field Dog Lichen?
The closest relatives of Field Dog Lichen in the genus Peltigera include Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen, Flat Fruited Pelt, Aquatic Pelt Lichen, Frog Pelt Lichen, Matt Felt Lichen.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Peltigera — 20 Species

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Blacksaddle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera neckeri
LC 🐾
Flat Fruited Pelt
Peltigera horizontalis
EN 🐾
Aquatic Pelt Lichen
Peltigera hydrothyria
NE 🐾
Frog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera degenii
CR 🐾
Matt Felt Lichen
Peltigera malacea
EN 🐾
Carpet Pelt
Peltigera neopolydactyla
DD 🐾
Ear-Lobed Dog-Lichen
Peltigera lepidophora
LC 🐾
Many-Fruited Pelt Lichen
Peltigera polydactylon
DD 🐾
Concentric Pelt Lichen
Peltigera elisabethae
NE 🐾
Fan Lichen
Peltigera venosa
EX 🐾
Gritty Tree Pelt Lichen
Peltigera collina
CR 🐾
Ruffled Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera leucophlebia
CR 🐾
Scaly Dog-Lichen
Peltigera praetextata
LC 🐾
Peltigera ponojensis
EN 🐾
Peltigera latiloba
VU 🐾
Peltigera extenuata
DD 🐾
Membranous Pelt Lichen
Peltigera membranacea
LC
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Field Dog Lichen
Peltigera rufescens
LC
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Dog Pelt Lichen
Peltigera canina
LC 🐾
Alternating Dog Lichen
Peltigera didactyla
LC
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