Scytinium schraderi
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Scytinium schraderi faces severe threats from air pollution and habitat degradation, as this lichen species is extremely sensitive to atmospheric contaminants and changes in air quality. Urban expansion, industrial emissions, and climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns have significantly reduced suitable habitat and population viability across its range.
Habitat
This lichen species typically grows on bark of deciduous trees, particularly in old-growth and mature forests with stable microclimatic conditions. It requires areas with high air quality and consistent moisture levels, often found in undisturbed woodland environments away from urban and industrial pollution sources.
Other threatened species in Collemataceae
Frequently asked questions
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