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Solenopsora vulturiensis

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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.

Solenopsora vulturiensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to air pollution and acid rain, which alter the chemical composition of its substrate rocks and reduce lichen viability. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this epilithic species. The species' extremely restricted range on volcanic substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen species is endemic to volcanic rock surfaces in high-altitude Mediterranean environments. It grows exclusively on exposed volcanic substrates where it forms thin, adherent crusts adapted to the specific mineral composition and microclimate conditions of its volcanic habitat.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solenopsora vulturiensis classified as Endangered?
Solenopsora vulturiensis 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. Solenopsora vulturiensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to air pollution and acid rain, which alter the chemical composition of its substrate rocks and reduce lichen viability. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this epilithic species. The species' extremely restricted range on volcanic substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes.
Where does Solenopsora vulturiensis live?
Solenopsora vulturiensis 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 Solenopsora vulturiensis?
The main threats to Solenopsora vulturiensis 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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