Lobariella angustata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lobariella angustata faces severe decline due to air pollution and habitat degradation affecting the old-growth forests where it grows. As a sensitive epiphytic lichen, it is particularly vulnerable to atmospheric nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds from industrial activities. Forest fragmentation and logging of mature trees eliminate the stable microhabitats this species requires for long-term survival.
Habitat
This epiphytic lichen grows exclusively on the bark of old-growth trees in temperate and boreal forests, particularly favoring mature conifers with stable bark surfaces. It requires humid, shaded forest environments with minimal air pollution and consistent moisture levels.