Common Clam Lichen

Hypocenomyce scalaris

General Status Rank: 
Not Ranked (Not Assessed)
Common Name: 
Common Clam Lichen
Scientific Name: 
Hypocenomyce scalaris
Naming References: 
B121
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Lichen
Kingdom: 
Fungi
Phylum: 
Ascomycota
Class: 
Lecanoromycetes
Order: 
Lecideales
Family: 
Lecideaceae
Habitat
typically on charred wood, also on conifer bark and other acid barked trees
References: 
B121
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield
References: 
B121

Distribution

30%
References: 
B121

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Not Ranked (Not Assessed)
Status Rank Description: 
-
Last Updated: 
September 2, 2016

References

Ecozones

  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 Return

Habitat

  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 Return

Naming

  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 Return

Range Extent

  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 Return