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snylteskivelav

Lecidea degeliana

Unknown

Overview

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

Lecidea degeliana faces severe threats from atmospheric pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its substrate and disrupt its delicate symbiotic relationships. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the microhabitat conditions essential for this lichen's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen occurs on specific rock substrates in arctic and subarctic environments, typically found on siliceous rocks in exposed montane and alpine habitats. It requires very particular microclimate conditions with specific moisture regimes and substrate chemistry that support its specialized ecological requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is snylteskivelav classified as Endangered?
snylteskivelav is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lecidea degeliana faces severe threats from atmospheric pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its substrate and disrupt its delicate symbiotic relationships. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the microhabitat conditions essential for this lichen's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and stochastic events.
Where does snylteskivelav live?
snylteskivelav 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 snylteskivelav?
The main threats to snylteskivelav 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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