Blushing Rocktripe Lichen

Umbilicaria virginis

General Status Rank: 
Sensitive
Common Name: 
Blushing Rocktripe Lichen
Scientific Name: 
Umbilicaria virginis
Naming References: 
W014
B121
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Lichen
Kingdom: 
Fungi
Phylum: 
Ascomycota
Class: 
Lecanoromycetes
Order: 
Umbilicariales
Family: 
Umbilicariaceae
References: 
B013
Habitat
on acid rocks, on exposed rocks in the arctic tundra or on alpine ridges
References: 
B010
B121
Distribution

Ecozones

Arctic Cordillera, Northern Arctic, Southern Arctic, Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield
References: 
B010

Distribution

0.031; 40% in B121
Score: 
G
References: 
B010
B121

Number of Occurrences

4 (B010); PMAE: Correct: C.D. Bird 33635, 2 July 1973, Site 73-31, Prince Patrick Island, 5 mi SE of Landing Lake, 76deg 17'N, 119deg 38'W, elev 200 ft., aspect 30deg E, poorly vegetated silstone gravel slope (is this NU instead?xxx); (probably incorrect, looks like Umbilicaria cylindrica instead): C.D. Bird 34303, 27 June 1977, Mackenzie Mountains, Carcajou Range, above Virgin Creek, 48mi W of Norman Wells, 65deg 11'N 128deg 29'W, elev 4000 ft., sandstone patterned ground on exposed ridge, on rock: 1 (R196); Sterling s.n., 15 August 1971, Banks Island, 71deg 11'N 122deg 46'W: 1 (R196); Thomson 1984 maps 4 (R196); Thomson & Scotter 1995: 1 (R196); Thomson & Scotter 1983: 1 (R196)
Score: 
AC
References: 
B010
R196

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Sensitive
Status Rank Description: 
Inventory needed
S Rank: 
S2S4
Decision Process Description: 
Marsh GS ranks at 3, Goward (R196) suggests 2 (2010); Reviewed by Janet Marsh in 2015, no change
Last Updated: 
March 16, 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
  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 Return

Naming

  • Esslinger TL (1999) A cumulative checklist for the lichen-forming, lichenicolous and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada.. North Dakota State University http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/esslinge/chcklst/chcklst7.htm - W014 Return
  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 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
  • Brodo, I. M., Sharnoff, S. D, and Sharnoff, S. (2001) Lichens of North America. Yale University RWED Library - B121 Return

Taxonomy

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