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snabelsporlav

Celothelium ischnobelum

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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.

Celothelium ischnobelum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized substrate requirements and sensitivity to air pollution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change is altering the microclimatic conditions necessary for this lichen's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lichen species occurs on specific bark substrates of old-growth deciduous trees in temperate and boreal forests, typically in areas with high humidity and low light conditions. It requires stable microclimatic conditions and is often found in undisturbed forest fragments at elevations between 200-800 meters.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is snabelsporlav classified as Critically Endangered?
snabelsporlav 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. Celothelium ischnobelum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized substrate requirements and sensitivity to air pollution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change is altering the microclimatic conditions necessary for this lichen's survival.
Where does snabelsporlav live?
snabelsporlav 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 snabelsporlav?
The main threats to snabelsporlav 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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