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Catapyrenium rufescens

Scientific Name: Catapyrenium rufescens

Family: Verrucariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Catapyrenium rufescens

Catapyrenium rufescens, also known as Stipplescale Lichen, is a lichen belonging to the family Verrucariaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Catapyrenium rufescens (Ach.) Breuss 1985
  • Family: Verrucariaceae
  • Kingdom: Ascomycota (based on synonym information indicating it's a member of Hongos de saco, levaduras y parientes, Filo Ascomycota)
  • Synonyms:
    • Placidium rufescens (Ach.) A. Massal.
    • Catapyrenium lachneum subsp. rufescens (Ach.) Clauzade &amp Cl. Roux
    • Endocarpon rufescens Ach.
    • Dermatocarpon rufescens (Ach.) Th. Fr.
    • Endopyrenium rufescens (Ach.) Krb.
  • Alternative Scientific Name: Placidium rufescens (preferred name according to some sources)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Catapyrenium rufescens is found in Europe, with a large distribution.
  • It is more common in Mediterranean areas.
  • It is confirmed for North America.
  • It grows in crevices of old calcareous walls.
  • Mapping of its occurrence exists for Slovakia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a lichenous species.

Ecology

  • It looks for humidity in crevices.

Further Information

  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=104929
  • Discover Life has a page about its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • Natural History Museum's UK Species Inventory includes observations in the Genus Catapyrenium.