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praktskiferlav

Lobothallia alphoplaca

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobothallia_alphoplaca

Overview

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

Praktskiferlav faces severe threats from air pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its rock substrates and disrupt its sensitive physiological processes. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance this lichen requires. Urban development and quarrying activities directly destroy its specialized alpine and subalpine rock face habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Praktskiferlav grows exclusively on exposed siliceous rock faces and cliff surfaces in alpine and subalpine environments, typically at elevations between 800-2000 meters. It requires specific microclimate conditions with moderate moisture levels and clean air quality, making it highly sensitive to environmental changes.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is praktskiferlav classified as Endangered?
praktskiferlav is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Praktskiferlav faces severe threats from air pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its rock substrates and disrupt its sensitive physiological processes. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance this lichen requires. Urban development and quarrying activities directly destroy its specialized alpine and subalpine rock face habitats.
Where does praktskiferlav live?
praktskiferlav 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 praktskiferlav?
The main threats to praktskiferlav 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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