bryggkantlav
Lecanora orae-frigidae
Bryggkantlav (Lecanora orae-frigidae) is a crustose lichen species that forms thin, grayish-white to pale yellow crusts on rock surfaces in Arctic and subarctic coastal environments. This hardy lichen plays an important ecological role as a primary colonizer of bare rock substrates and contributes to soil formation through gradual weathering processes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Lecanorales
Family
Lecanoraceae
Genus
Lecanora
bryggkantlav belongs to the family Lecanoraceae, order Lecanorales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Species Profile
Bryggkantlav (Lecanora orae-frigidae) is a crustose lichen species that forms thin, grayish-white to pale yellow crusts on rock surfaces in Arctic and subarctic coastal environments. This hardy lichen plays an important ecological role as a primary colonizer of bare rock substrates and contributes to soil formation through gradual weathering processes. It serves as a food source for various invertebrates and provides microhabitat structure in otherwise barren coastal landscapes.
Bryggkantlav faces significant threats from climate change, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns in Arctic and subarctic regions directly impact the specific microclimate conditions this lichen requires. Coastal development and human disturbance in its specialized maritime habitats further threaten remaining populations, while air pollution can severely affect lichen growth and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This lichen species inhabits exposed coastal rocks, cliffs, and maritime substrates in Arctic and subarctic regions, particularly along cold ocean shores where it grows on calcium-rich rocks and concrete structures. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity, salt spray exposure, and cool temperatures typical of northern maritime environments.
Threats
Climate change and warming temperatures
Coastal development and habitat modification
Air pollution and atmospheric contamination
Sea level rise affecting coastal substrates
Human trampling and recreational disturbance
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). bryggkantlav (Lecanora orae-frigidae). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bryggkantlav