Melanelia  fuliginosa (Fr. ex Duby) Essl. in Egan
Status of species A rare species.
Distribution North - west part of Latvia.
Habitat Develops on stones in open sites.
Occurance Singly specimens occur on stones.
Reproduction By isidia.
Changes in number and distribution Found for the first time in Latvia in Slītere reserve near Slītere light - house (A. Piterāns, 1971).
Existing protection Decision Nr 107, 1987 by the Council of Ministers of the Latvian SSR. A known locality in Slītere reserve. Red Data Book of Latvia, 1985.
Suggestions for study Lichen biology and dynamics of population development should be studied. Its distribution should be defined.
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