violettbrun skivlav
Lecanographa amylacea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lecanographa amylacea faces severe decline due to air pollution and acid rain, which alter the bark chemistry of its host trees and make conditions unsuitable for lichen growth. Forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices have reduced the availability of suitable old-growth deciduous trees, particularly ancient oaks and beeches that provide the stable, humid microhabitats this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperature fluctuations that stress both the lichen and its host trees.
Habitat
This crustose lichen grows exclusively on the bark of old deciduous trees, particularly favoring ancient oaks, beeches, and other mature hardwoods in undisturbed forest environments. It requires stable, humid conditions with minimal air pollution, typically found in old-growth forests and well-established woodland areas with continuous canopy cover.
Other threatened species in Lecanographaceae
Frequently asked questions
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