ENEndangered
Flooded Jellyskin Lichen
Leptogium rivulare
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Overview
Leptogium rivulare, also called the flooded jellyskin lichen, is a species of lichen belonging to the family Collemataceae.
The Flooded Jellyskin Lichen is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Water pollution, altered hydrology from development, and climate change impacts on water levels pose significant threats to this aquatic lichen species.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Collemataceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flooded Jellyskin Lichen classified as Endangered?
Flooded Jellyskin 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. The Flooded Jellyskin Lichen is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Water pollution, altered hydrology from development, and climate change impacts on water levels pose significant threats to this aquatic lichen species.
Where does Flooded Jellyskin Lichen live?
Flooded Jellyskin 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 Flooded Jellyskin Lichen?
The main threats to Flooded Jellyskin 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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