VU

jordskivlav

Buellia epigaea

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Buellia epigaea faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development that destroys its specialized soil crust habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this ground-dwelling lichen's survival. Recreational activities and livestock grazing cause direct physical damage to the fragile biological soil crusts where this species establishes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buellia epigaea inhabits specialized biological soil crusts in open, semi-arid grasslands and steppe environments. This terricolous lichen requires well-drained, calcareous soils with minimal vegetation cover and specific moisture regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is jordskivlav classified as Vulnerable?
jordskivlav is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Buellia epigaea faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development that destroys its specialized soil crust habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this ground-dwelling lichen's survival. Recreational activities and livestock grazing cause direct physical damage to the fragile biological soil crusts where this species establishes.
Where does jordskivlav live?
jordskivlav 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 jordskivlav?
The main threats to jordskivlav 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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