CR

Pertusaria thelocarpoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Pertusaria thelocarpoides faces severe threats from habitat degradation and air pollution, which directly impact the specialized microhabitats required by this crustose lichen. Urban development and industrial activities have reduced suitable substrate availability, while atmospheric pollutants alter the delicate chemical balance necessary for lichen survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen species inhabits specialized rocky substrates in temperate regions, typically growing on specific mineral compositions that provide the precise chemical conditions required for its survival. It occurs in areas with particular microclimatic conditions that support its slow growth and reproductive cycles.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pertusaria thelocarpoides classified as Critically Endangered?
Pertusaria thelocarpoides 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. Pertusaria thelocarpoides faces severe threats from habitat degradation and air pollution, which directly impact the specialized microhabitats required by this crustose lichen. Urban development and industrial activities have reduced suitable substrate availability, while atmospheric pollutants alter the delicate chemical balance necessary for lichen survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Where does Pertusaria thelocarpoides live?
Pertusaria thelocarpoides 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 Pertusaria thelocarpoides?
The main threats to Pertusaria thelocarpoides 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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