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Lecanora margacea

Local name: vågåkantlav

Unknown

Overview

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

Lecanora margacea faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter the chemical composition of its substrate and surrounding environment. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for lichen survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare lichen species inhabits specific rock surfaces and mineral substrates in alpine and subalpine environments of Norway. It requires particular microclimate conditions with specific moisture levels and minimal air pollution exposure.

Other threatened species in Lecanoraceae

VU

veldjesschotelkorst

Lecanora soralifera

Unknown
EN

lodkantlav

Lecanora vacillans

Unknown
Tarn LecanoraEN

Tarn Lecanora

Protoparmeliopsis achariana

Unknown
CR

vedlecidella

Lecidella xylophila

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is vågåkantlav classified as Endangered?
vågåkantlav is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lecanora margacea faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter the chemical composition of its substrate and surrounding environment. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for lichen survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does vågåkantlav live?
vågåkantlav 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 vågåkantlav?
The main threats to vågåkantlav 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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