Encrusted coral lichen

Stereocaulon incrustatum

General Status Rank: 
Undetermined
Common Name: 
Encrusted coral lichen
Scientific Name: 
Stereocaulon incrustatum
Naming References: 
B010
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Lichen
Kingdom: 
Fungi
Phylum: 
Ascomycota
Class: 
Lecanoromycetes
Order: 
Lecanorales
Family: 
Stereocaulaceae
References: 
B013
Habitat
on sandy soils
References: 
B010
Distribution

Ecozones

Northern Arctic, Southern Arctic
References: 
B010

Distribution

0.012
Score: 
E
References: 
B010

Number of Occurrences

1 north of Inuvik (B010); CANL: D.B.O. Savile 4103, 19 June 1960, Isachsen 1 mi. south of station, 78deg 46'N 103deg 33'W, det. Lamb "determination somewhat doubtful": 1 (R196); Thomson 1984 maps: 1 (R196)
Score: 
A
References: 
B010
R196

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Undetermined
Status Rank Description: 
Specimens should be checked to confirm occurrence
S Rank: 
SU
Decision Process Description: 
; Reviewed by Janet Marsh in 2015, no change
Last Updated: 
March 13, 2015

References

Ecozones

  • Thomson JW (1984) American Arctic Lichens. Columnia University Press RWED Library Call #QK597.T5 - B010 Return

Habitat

  • Thomson JW (1984) American Arctic Lichens. Columnia University Press RWED Library Call #QK597.T5 - B010 Return

Naming

  • Thomson JW (1984) American Arctic Lichens. Columnia University Press RWED Library Call #QK597.T5 - B010 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Thomson JW (1984) American Arctic Lichens. Columnia University Press RWED Library Call #QK597.T5 - B010 Return
  • Goward, T. and Bjork, C. (2010) Macrolichens of the Northwest Territories: current status and future research. Unpublished report to the GNWT 15 pp plus app. Printed in binder - R196 Return

Range Extent

  • Thomson JW (1984) American Arctic Lichens. Columnia University Press RWED Library Call #QK597.T5 - B010 Return

Taxonomy

  • Hale ME (1979) How to Know the Lichens. Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers 2nd Edition RWED Library Call #QK583.H3 - B013 Return