steppesvovellav
CR

steppesvovellav

Gyalolechia desertorum

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Samuel Santos García, all rights reserved, uploaded by Samuel Santos García

Overview

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

Gyalolechia desertorum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to overgrazing, agricultural expansion, and climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns across its arid range. The species' specialized requirements for specific rock substrates and microclimate conditions make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but populations continue to decline due to cumulative anthropogenic pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen species inhabits exposed calcareous rocks, limestone outcrops, and weathered stone surfaces in arid and semi-arid steppe environments. It typically occurs on sun-exposed substrates in desert margins and dry grassland areas with low annual precipitation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Teloschistaceae

CR

Caloplaca conjungens

Unknown
Xanthomendoza oreganaVU

Xanthomendoza oregana

Unknown
Solitaria chrysophthalmaCR

Solitaria chrysophthalma

Unknown
Leproplaca proteusCR

Leproplaca proteus

Unknown

Threatened in Antarctica

Chilean FlamingoVU

Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Unknown
Tall Sea PenVU

Tall Sea Pen

Funiculina quadrangularis

Unknown
VU

Ophiura robusta

Unknown
VU

Champsocephalus esox

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is steppesvovellav classified as Critically Endangered?
steppesvovellav 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. Gyalolechia desertorum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to overgrazing, agricultural expansion, and climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns across its arid range. The species' specialized requirements for specific rock substrates and microclimate conditions make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but populations continue to decline due to cumulative anthropogenic pressures.
Where does steppesvovellav live?
steppesvovellav occurs in Antarctica, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Canada, and China (plus 21 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to steppesvovellav?
The main threats to steppesvovellav 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.