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Reindeer Lichen

Cladonia portentosa

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Cladonia

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Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia stygia
Endangered
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Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen
Cladonia ramulosa
Least Concern
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Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen
Cladonia decorticata
Least Concern
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British Soldier Lichen
Cladonia cristatella
Not Evaluated
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Cladonia ciliata
Least Concern
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Cladonia foliacea
Least Concern
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Cladonia macrophylla
Least Concern
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Acutetip Cup Lichen
Cladonia acuminata
Least Concern
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真菌界
Kingdom
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子囊菌门
Phylum
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茶漬綱
Class
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茶漬目
Order
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Cladoniaceae
Family
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Cladonia
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reindeer Lichen?
The scientific name of Reindeer Lichen is Cladonia portentosa. It belongs to the genus Cladonia.
What is the conservation status of Reindeer Lichen?
Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia portentosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Reindeer Lichen live?
Reindeer Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Reindeer Lichen belong to?
Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia portentosa) belongs to the genus Cladonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cladoniaceae.
Is Reindeer Lichen endangered?
No, Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia portentosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Reindeer Lichen belong to?
Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia portentosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Reindeer Lichen?
The closest relatives of Reindeer Lichen in the genus Cladonia include Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen, Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen, Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen, British Soldier Lichen, .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Cladonia — 20 Species

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Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia stygia
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Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen
Cladonia ramulosa
LC 🐾
Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen
Cladonia decorticata
LC 🐾
British Soldier Lichen
Cladonia cristatella
NE 🐾
Cladonia ciliata
LC 🐾
Cladonia foliacea
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Cladonia macrophylla
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Cladonia polydactyla
LC 🐾
Cladonia signata
NE 🐾
Cladonia subfurcata
EX 🐾
Cladonia bellidiflora
CR 🐾
Cladonia borealis
NT 🐾
Cladonia novochlorophaea
LC 🐾
Cladonia symphycarpa
CR 🐾
Crazy Scale Lichen
Cladonia turgida
LC 🐾
Many-Forked Cladonia
Cladonia furcata
NE 🐾
Red-Fruited Pixie Cup
Cladonia pleurota
DD 🐾
Fence-Rail Clad Lichen
Cladonia parasitica
NT 🐾
Florida Perforate Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia perforata
EN 🐾
Acutetip Cup Lichen
Cladonia acuminata
LC
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