| Status of species |
A very rare species. Registered in the Lists of endangered lichen species
in Austria, Poland and Germany. |
| Distribution |
The north - west part of Latvia. |
| Habitat |
Occurs on soil. |
| Occurance |
Single specimens occur. |
| Reproduction |
By spores. |
| Changes in number and distribution |
Found for the first time in Latvia in Slļtere (A. Bruttan, 1870). Afterwards
there has not been observed. The species is supposed to be extinct due
to human activity. |
| Existing protection |
Red Data Book of Latvia, 1985. |
| Suggestions for study |
Investigations should be done to find out if the species has been preserved
in Slļtere reserve. |