Candy Lichen
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Candy Lichen

Icmadophila ericetorum

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Overview

Icmadophila ericetorum is a species of lichen belonging to the family Icmadophilaceae.

Candy Lichen (Icmadophila ericetorum) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized acidic soil environments in heathlands and moorlands. Air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and acid rain, has severely altered the chemical composition of soils that this species requires for survival. Climate change is further exacerbating these threats by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its remaining habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Candy Lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Candy Lichen is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Candy Lichen (Icmadophila ericetorum) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized acidic soil environments in heathlands and moorlands. Air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and acid rain, has severely altered the chemical composition of soils that this species requires for survival. Climate change is further exacerbating these threats by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its remaining habitats.
Where does Candy Lichen live?
Candy Lichen 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 Candy Lichen?
The main threats to Candy Lichen 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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