leirglye
CR

leirglye

Enchylium limosum

Unknown

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Overview

Enchylium limosum, commonly known as lime-loving tarpaper lichen, is a species of crustose to subfoliose lichen in the family Collemataceae. This unique lichen species possesses a gelatinous thallus with a dark coloration, contributing to its distinctive appearance. It thrives in a diverse array of habitats spanning temperate to boreal-montane regions, across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.

Enchylium limosum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to pollution, eutrophication, and climate change affecting its specialized wetland environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in freshwater and semi-aquatic ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Enchylium limosum occurs in calcareous wetlands, muddy shores, and periodically flooded areas with high moisture content. This lichen species typically grows on soil and organic matter in alkaline conditions near freshwater bodies and temporary pools.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is leirglye classified as Critically Endangered?
leirglye 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. Enchylium limosum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to pollution, eutrophication, and climate change affecting its specialized wetland environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in freshwater and semi-aquatic ecosystems.
Where does leirglye live?
leirglye 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 leirglye?
The main threats to leirglye 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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