CRCritically Endangered
Globe Ball Lichen
Sphaerophorus globosus
Unknown
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Overview
Sphaerophorus globosus is a species of lichen belonging to the family Sphaerophoraceae.
Globe Ball Lichen (Sphaerophorus globosus) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. Air pollution and climate change further threaten this sensitive lichen species, which requires specific environmental conditions to survive.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Sphaerophoraceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Globe Ball Lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Globe Ball 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. Globe Ball Lichen (Sphaerophorus globosus) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. Air pollution and climate change further threaten this sensitive lichen species, which requires specific environmental conditions to survive.
Where does Globe Ball Lichen live?
Globe Ball 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 Globe Ball Lichen?
The main threats to Globe Ball 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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