Cowpie Lichen
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Cowpie Lichen

Diploschistes muscorum

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Overview

Diploschistes muscorum is a species of lichen-forming fungus belonging to the family Graphidaceae.

Cowpie Lichen (Diploschistes muscorum) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and changes in livestock grazing practices that have reduced the availability of nutrient-rich substrates it depends on. Air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition, and climate change are also contributing to population declines across its range.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Graphidaceae

CR

Phaeographis leucocheila

Unknown
CR

Redingeria glyphica

Unknown
VU

liten havstulpanlav

Thelotrema suecicum

Unknown
CR

Thalloloma haemographum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cowpie Lichen classified as Endangered?
Cowpie Lichen 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. Cowpie Lichen (Diploschistes muscorum) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and changes in livestock grazing practices that have reduced the availability of nutrient-rich substrates it depends on. Air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition, and climate change are also contributing to population declines across its range.
Where does Cowpie Lichen live?
Cowpie 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 Cowpie Lichen?
The main threats to Cowpie 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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