CRCritically Endangered
Dey's Moon Lichen
Sticta deyana
Declining
Photo: Photo: (c) J. Kevin England, all rights reserved, uploaded by J. Kevin England
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species controlSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in LOBARIACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dey's Moon Lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Dey's Moon Lichen 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dey's Moon Lichen live?
Dey's Moon Lichen occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dey's Moon Lichen?
The main threats to Dey's Moon Lichen are 1.1, 11.1, 4.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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