stiftringlav
Rinodina isidioides
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Caliciales
Family
Physciaceae
Genus
Rinodina
stiftringlav belongs to the family Physciaceae, order Caliciales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Rinodina isidioides faces severe threats from air pollution and habitat degradation, as this lichen species is highly sensitive to atmospheric contaminants and changes in substrate quality. Urban expansion and industrial activities have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while climate change alters the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This crustose lichen grows on bark of deciduous trees and occasionally on rock surfaces in temperate forests and woodland edges. It typically occurs in areas with moderate humidity and clean air conditions, often favoring older trees with stable bark substrates.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Rinodina isidioides faces severe threats from air pollution and habitat degradation, as this lichen species is highly sensitive to atmospheric contaminants and changes in substrate quality. Urban expansion and industrial activities have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while climate change alters the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for survival.
Air pollution and atmospheric contamination
Climate change affecting moisture regimes
Habitat loss from urbanization
Industrial development
Substrate degradation and alteration
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). stiftringlav (Rinodina isidioides). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/stiftringlav