Valois Rim-lichen
CR

Valois Rim-lichen

Lecanora valesiaca

Unknown

Photo: (c) André Aptroot, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Overview

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

Valois Rim-lichen faces severe threats from air pollution and climate change, which alter the atmospheric conditions essential for its survival. The species' extremely restricted distribution in alpine and subalpine environments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rocky substrates, cliff faces, and boulder fields in alpine and subalpine zones of mountainous regions, typically at elevations above 1500 meters. The species grows on calcareous and siliceous rocks in areas with specific microclimatic conditions.

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CR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Valois Rim-lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
Valois Rim-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. Valois Rim-lichen faces severe threats from air pollution and climate change, which alter the atmospheric conditions essential for its survival. The species' extremely restricted distribution in alpine and subalpine environments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and environmental changes.
Where does Valois Rim-lichen live?
Valois Rim-lichen 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 Valois Rim-lichen?
The main threats to Valois Rim-lichen 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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