strutlav
Gomphillus calycioides
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
14
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Ostropales
Family
Gomphillaceae
Genus
Gomphillus
strutlav belongs to the family Gomphillaceae, order Ostropales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Gomphillus calycioides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urbanization of its specialized forest environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for this lichen species to survive. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This lichen species inhabits humid tropical and subtropical forests, typically growing on tree bark and rock surfaces in areas with consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight. It requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest canopies and is sensitive to changes in air quality and humidity.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Gomphillus calycioides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urbanization of its specialized forest environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for this lichen species to survive. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Climate change altering moisture regimes
Habitat loss from deforestation
Limited distribution range
Urbanization and development pressure
Air pollution affecting lichen growth
Found in 14 Countries
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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). strutlav (Gomphillus calycioides). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/strutlav