rosskivlav
CR

rosskivlav

Lecidea roseotincta

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Tomás Curtis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tomás Curtis

Overview

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

Rosskivlav faces severe threats from climate change and air pollution, which degrade the pristine Arctic and alpine environments it requires. Its extremely limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population sizes offering little resilience against disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Arctic and alpine environments on siliceous rocks and soil, typically in exposed locations at high elevations or northern latitudes. Requires pristine, unpolluted conditions with specific microclimate requirements for moisture and temperature.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is rosskivlav classified as Critically Endangered?
rosskivlav 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. Rosskivlav faces severe threats from climate change and air pollution, which degrade the pristine Arctic and alpine environments it requires. Its extremely limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population sizes offering little resilience against disturbances.
Where does rosskivlav live?
rosskivlav 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 rosskivlav?
The main threats to rosskivlav 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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