vedlecidella
Lecidella xylophila
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Lecanorales
Family
Lecanoraceae
Genus
Lecidella
vedlecidella belongs to the family Lecanoraceae, order Lecanorales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Lecidella xylophila faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and logging activities that destroy the old-growth forests it depends on. Air pollution and acid rain further degrade the bark substrates essential for this lichen's survival, while climate change alters the specific microclimate conditions required for its growth.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This crustose lichen species grows exclusively on the bark of old deciduous trees, particularly in mature temperate forests with stable humidity and minimal air pollution. It requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest environments with consistent moisture levels.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Lecidella xylophila faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and logging activities that destroy the old-growth forests it depends on. Air pollution and acid rain further degrade the bark substrates essential for this lichen's survival, while climate change alters the specific microclimate conditions required for its growth.
Air pollution and acid rain degrading bark substrates
Climate change altering microclimate conditions
Deforestation and logging of old-growth forests
Changes in forest management practices
Forest fragmentation reducing suitable habitat
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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). vedlecidella (Lecidella xylophila). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/vedlecidella