Chaenothecopsis montana
Local name: mörk kådsvartspik
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chaenothecopsis montana faces severe pressure from logging and forest management practices that remove the old-growth coniferous trees essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid microclimate conditions this lichen requires, while air pollution from industrial sources degrades the air quality necessary for healthy lichen growth. The species' extremely limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale disturbances.
Habitat
This rare lichen species inhabits old-growth coniferous forests, typically growing on the bark of ancient spruce and fir trees in cool, humid montane environments. It requires stable microclimatic conditions with high air humidity and minimal disturbance, making it an indicator species for pristine forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Mycocaliciaceae
Frequently asked questions
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