Opegrapha cesareensis
CR

Opegrapha cesareensis

Local name: skånsk klotterlav

Unknown

Photo: Photo: Jymm via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

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

Opegrapha cesareensis faces severe threats from habitat loss due to urbanization and agricultural expansion in its limited range in southern Sweden. Air pollution and climate change further stress this sensitive lichen species, which requires specific environmental conditions to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen species grows on bark of deciduous trees, particularly in old-growth forests and mature woodland habitats in the Skåne region of southern Sweden. It requires stable microclimatic conditions with appropriate humidity and air quality levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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parasietschriftmosCR

parasietschriftmos

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Frequently asked questions

Why is skånsk klotterlav classified as Critically Endangered?
skånsk klotterlav 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. Opegrapha cesareensis faces severe threats from habitat loss due to urbanization and agricultural expansion in its limited range in southern Sweden. Air pollution and climate change further stress this sensitive lichen species, which requires specific environmental conditions to survive.
Where does skånsk klotterlav live?
skånsk klotterlav 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 skånsk klotterlav?
The main threats to skånsk klotterlav 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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