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Pilophorus nigricaulis

Sato

Charred Matchstick Lichen

G3Vulnerable (G3G4) Found in 8 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →

G3VulnerableGlobal Rank

Identity

Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.123593

Element CodeNLLEC2M050

Record TypeSPECIES

ClassificationSpecies

Classification StatusStandard

Name CategoryFungus

KingdomFungi

PhylumAscomycota

ClassLecanoromycetes

OrderLecanorales

FamilyStereocaulaceae

GenusPilophorus

Other Common Names

Pilophore à moelle noire (FR)

Concept Reference

Esslinger, T.L. and R.S. Egan. 1995. A sixth checklist of the lichen-forming, lichenicolous, and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada. The Bryologist 98(4): 467-549.

Conservation Status

Review Date2011-02-14

Change Date2011-02-14

Edition Date2001-08-31

Edition AuthorsChristy, John

Range Extent20,000-2,500,000 square km (about 8000-1,000,000 square miles)

Rank Reasons

Total estimated number of individuals is 3,000-10,000. Total estimated size of habitat is 10,000-50,000 acres. Amphi-Beringian distribution, but rare in northern part of North American range. Populations likely stable, given lack of disturbance in most rocky habitats. Many probable protected occurrences. Although not well inventoried, large areas of potential habitat are protected. Presumably not very threatened worldwide, given lack of disturbance in most rocky habitats. Plants fragile and vulnerable to trampling, although not much disturbance occur in rocky habitats.

Range Extent Comments

Eastern Asia, western North America. In North America, known from Alaska to Oregon. West of Cascade Range.

Occurrences Comments

Total number of global occurrences unknown. Known occurrences in northern spotted owl region: 3 [FSEIS 2000 vol. 2: 95]; 8 [FSEIS 2000 vol. 1: 256].

Threat Impact Comments

Presumably not very threatened worldwide, given lack of disturbance in most rocky habitats.

Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Exposed by cool, moist talus, outcrops, and large boulders. Usually with no tree canopy.

Terrestrial Habitats

Bare rock/talus/scree

Other Nations (2)

CanadaN3

Province	Rank	Native
British Columbia	S3	Yes

United StatesNNR

Province	Rank	Native
Washington	S3	Yes
Oregon	S2	Yes

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)No

Roadless Areas (8)

Alaska (5)

Area	Forest	Acres
Karta	Tongass National Forest	52,117
Kogish	Tongass National Forest	65,216
Nellie Juan	Chugach National Forest	713,697
North Baranof	Tongass National Forest	314,089
Sitka Urban	Tongass National Forest	112,003

Oregon (3)

Area	Forest	Acres
Bull Of The Woods	Mt. Hood National Forest	8,843
Larch	Mt. Hood National Forest	12,961
Opal Creek	Willamette National Forest	5,417

References (4)

Esslinger, T. L. 2018. A cumulative checklist for the lichen-forming, lichenicolous and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada, Version 22. Opuscula Philolichenum 17:6-268. [http://sweetgum.nybg.org/philolichenum/]
Esslinger, T.L. and R.S. Egan. 1995. A sixth checklist of the lichen-forming, lichenicolous, and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada. The Bryologist 98(4): 467-549.
Goward, T. 1999. The Lichens of British Columbia Illustrated Keys, Part-2 Fruticose Species. Ministry of Forests Research Program, Victoria, British Columbia. 319 pp.
McCune, B. and L. Geiser. 1997. Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon State University Press, Corvallis, Oregon. A co-publication with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. 386 pp.