skorpeskjold
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skorpeskjold

Peltula placodizans

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Photo: (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay

Overview

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

Peltula placodizans faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to air pollution, acid rain, and climate change affecting the specific rock surfaces and bark substrates it requires. Urban development and industrial activities have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while changing precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations disrupt the delicate moisture balance this lichen species needs for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen species typically grows on calcareous rocks, limestone surfaces, and occasionally on bark in arid and semi-arid environments. It requires specific moisture conditions and substrate chemistry, often found on exposed rock faces and stone surfaces in Mediterranean and temperate dry regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is skorpeskjold classified as Critically Endangered?
skorpeskjold 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. Peltula placodizans faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to air pollution, acid rain, and climate change affecting the specific rock surfaces and bark substrates it requires. Urban development and industrial activities have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while changing precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations disrupt the delicate moisture balance this lichen species needs for survival.
Where does skorpeskjold live?
skorpeskjold 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 skorpeskjold?
The main threats to skorpeskjold 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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