fosseringlav
Rinodina stictica
Rinodina stictica is a crustose lichen species that forms thin, grayish to brownish crusts on rock surfaces, characterized by distinctive black apothecia (fruiting bodies) with prominent margins. This slow-growing lichen plays an important ecological role as a pioneer species in rock colonization and contributes to soil formation through gradual weathering processes.
4
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Caliciales
Family
Physciaceae
Genus
Rinodina
fosseringlav belongs to the family Physciaceae, order Caliciales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Species Profile
Rinodina stictica is a crustose lichen species that forms thin, grayish to brownish crusts on rock surfaces, characterized by distinctive black apothecia (fruiting bodies) with prominent margins. This slow-growing lichen plays an important ecological role as a pioneer species in rock colonization and contributes to soil formation through gradual weathering processes.
Rinodina stictica, a crustose lichen species, faces severe decline primarily due to air pollution and habitat degradation. This species is particularly sensitive to atmospheric pollutants and changes in air quality, which directly impact its ability to photosynthesize and survive. Urban development and industrial activities have significantly reduced suitable habitat and increased pollution levels in areas where this lichen historically occurred.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This lichen grows exclusively on siliceous rocks, particularly granite and sandstone outcrops in montane and subalpine regions. It typically colonizes exposed, well-lit rock faces and boulder surfaces at elevations between 800-2000 meters, favoring areas with clean air and minimal human disturbance.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Rinodina stictica, a crustose lichen species, faces severe decline primarily due to air pollution and habitat degradation. This species is particularly sensitive to atmospheric pollutants and changes in air quality, which directly impact its ability to photosynthesize and survive. Urban development and industrial activities have significantly reduced suitable habitat and increased pollution levels in areas where this lichen historically occurred.
Air pollution and atmospheric contamination
Habitat loss due to urbanization
Industrial development and emissions
Climate change affecting substrate conditions
Loss of suitable host trees and substrates
Found in 4 Countries
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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). fosseringlav (Rinodina stictica). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/fosseringlav