Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen
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Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen

Cladonia incrassata

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Overview

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

Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen faces severe threats from habitat degradation and air pollution, which disrupts the delicate balance required for lichen survival. Climate change and atmospheric nitrogen deposition further compromise the specific environmental conditions this species requires, while its slow growth rate and limited dispersal ability make recovery from disturbances extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lichen species typically grows on acidic soils, decaying wood, and organic matter in heathlands, moorlands, and open woodland areas with low nutrient levels. It requires specific microclimate conditions with adequate moisture and clean air quality to establish and persist.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen 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. Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen faces severe threats from habitat degradation and air pollution, which disrupts the delicate balance required for lichen survival. Climate change and atmospheric nitrogen deposition further compromise the specific environmental conditions this species requires, while its slow growth rate and limited dispersal ability make recovery from disturbances extremely difficult.
Where does Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen live?
Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen 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 Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen?
The main threats to Powder-foot British Soldiers Lichen 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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