Bredfliget svampelav
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Bredfliget svampelav

Baeomyces placophyllus

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Tab Tannery, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Overview

Bredfliget svampelav (Baeomyces placophyllus) is a distinctive crustose lichen species characterized by its broad, flattened thallus with a somewhat leafy appearance and prominent fungal fruiting bodies. This lichen forms symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae and plays an important ecological role in nutrient cycling and soil stabilization in its specialized habitats.

Bredfliget svampelav (Baeomyces placophyllus) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized substrate requirements. Air pollution and climate change are additional stressors affecting this sensitive lichen species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Baeomyces placophyllus typically grows on acidic, nutrient-poor soils in open areas such as heathlands, moorlands, and disturbed ground with minimal vegetation cover. It favors locations with consistent moisture levels but good drainage, often establishing on sandy or peaty substrates in areas with low competition from vascular plants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bredfliget svampelav classified as Endangered?
Bredfliget svampelav is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Bredfliget svampelav (Baeomyces placophyllus) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized substrate requirements. Air pollution and climate change are additional stressors affecting this sensitive lichen species.
Where does Bredfliget svampelav live?
Bredfliget svampelav occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bredfliget svampelav?
The main threats to Bredfliget svampelav are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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