CR

vedkantlav

Lecanora scanica

Unknown

Overview

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

Vedkantlav faces severe threats from air pollution and acid rain, which directly damage lichen tissues and alter the chemical composition of their substrates. Habitat loss through urbanization and intensive forestry practices has eliminated many suitable host trees and reduced population connectivity across its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Grows on the bark of mature deciduous trees, particularly oak and ash, in old-growth forests and well-established parklands with low air pollution levels. Requires stable, long-lived host trees with rough bark in areas with consistent moisture and minimal atmospheric contamination.

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EN

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Unknown
CR

vedlecidella

Lecidella xylophila

Unknown

Threatened in Sweden

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VU

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Scarce BlackneckCR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is vedkantlav classified as Critically Endangered?
vedkantlav 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. Vedkantlav faces severe threats from air pollution and acid rain, which directly damage lichen tissues and alter the chemical composition of their substrates. Habitat loss through urbanization and intensive forestry practices has eliminated many suitable host trees and reduced population connectivity across its limited range.
Where does vedkantlav live?
vedkantlav occurs in Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to vedkantlav?
The main threats to vedkantlav 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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