kranshinnelav
Leptogium burgessii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leptogium burgessii faces significant pressure from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter the chemical balance of its substrate. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperature extremes that affect the delicate moisture requirements essential for this lichen's survival. Habitat fragmentation in old-growth forests further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.
Habitat
This rare lichen species inhabits old-growth and mature forests, typically growing on the bark of deciduous trees and occasionally on rock surfaces. It requires stable, humid microclimates with minimal disturbance and clean air quality.
Other threatened species in Collemataceae
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
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