steppeskiferlav
VU

steppeskiferlav

Lobothallia praeradiosa

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobothallia_praeradiosa

Overview

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

Lobothallia praeradiosa faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification and livestock overgrazing in its steppe habitats, which destroys the specialized soil crust communities where this lichen thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for lichen growth and reproduction in these arid environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lichen species inhabits dry steppe environments and semi-arid grasslands, typically growing on calcareous soils and forming part of specialized biological soil crust communities. It requires specific moisture regimes and soil chemistry found in undisturbed continental steppe ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is steppeskiferlav classified as Vulnerable?
steppeskiferlav is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Lobothallia praeradiosa faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification and livestock overgrazing in its steppe habitats, which destroys the specialized soil crust communities where this lichen thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for lichen growth and reproduction in these arid environments.
Where does steppeskiferlav live?
steppeskiferlav 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 steppeskiferlav?
The main threats to steppeskiferlav 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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