Jelly Lichen
CR

Jelly Lichen

Enchylium coccophorum

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Tomás Curtis, niektoré práva vyhradené (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.

Småjordglye faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds, which alter the chemical composition of its substrate and disrupt its symbiotic relationships. Habitat loss due to urbanization and agricultural intensification has eliminated many suitable sites, while climate change is creating increasingly unsuitable conditions for this sensitive lichen species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lichen species typically grows on calcareous soil, rocks, and walls in open, well-lit environments such as grasslands, coastal areas, and disturbed ground. It requires specific chemical conditions in its substrate and is particularly sensitive to changes in soil pH and nutrient levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Jelly Lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Jelly 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. Småjordglye faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds, which alter the chemical composition of its substrate and disrupt its symbiotic relationships. Habitat loss due to urbanization and agricultural intensification has eliminated many suitable sites, while climate change is creating increasingly unsuitable conditions for this sensitive lichen species.
Where does Jelly Lichen live?
Jelly 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 Jelly Lichen?
The main threats to Jelly 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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