Punctelia jeckeri
Local name: Randstøvet skållav
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Punctelia jeckeri faces severe decline due to air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter the chemical balance of its substrate. Urban expansion and industrial development have eliminated many suitable habitats, while climate change creates increasingly unsuitable microclimatic conditions for this pollution-sensitive lichen species.
Habitat
This foliose lichen grows on the bark of deciduous trees, particularly in areas with clean air and stable microclimatic conditions. It typically occurs in mature forests and well-established parklands where air quality remains relatively unpolluted.
Other threatened species in Parmeliaceae
Frequently asked questions
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