Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen
CR

Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen

Peltigera leucophlebia

Unknown

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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.

The Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter its sensitive epiphytic habitat. Habitat loss through deforestation and urban development has eliminated many suitable host trees, while climate change is shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes beyond the species' tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic lichen grows on the bark of mature deciduous and mixed forest trees, particularly favoring humid old-growth forests with stable microclimates. It requires clean air conditions and is typically found in undisturbed woodland areas with consistent moisture levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Ruffled Freckled Pelt 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. The Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter its sensitive epiphytic habitat. Habitat loss through deforestation and urban development has eliminated many suitable host trees, while climate change is shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes beyond the species' tolerance limits.
Where does Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen live?
Ruffled Freckled Pelt 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 Ruffled Freckled Pelt Lichen?
The main threats to Ruffled Freckled Pelt 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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