gul buktkrinslav
Hypotrachyna sinuosa
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Lecanorales
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Hypotrachyna
gul buktkrinslav belongs to the family Parmeliaceae, order Lecanorales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Habitat & Distribution
This lichen grows primarily on the bark of mature deciduous trees in humid temperate forests, particularly favoring oak and maple species in areas with consistent moisture levels. It thrives in old-growth forest environments with stable microclimates and minimal air pollution.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Assessed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Air pollution from industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust
Habitat loss due to deforestation and urban development
Acid rain damaging lichen thalli and substrate
Climate change altering temperature and humidity patterns
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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). gul buktkrinslav (Hypotrachyna sinuosa). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/gul-buktkrinslav