Lichens of North Carolina

Scientific Name:	Common Name:		Family (Alpha):

NC Records
Lichinaceae Members:
Pyrenocarpon thelostomum (Ach. ex J. Harriman) Coppins & Aptroot - River Tar Lichen

Image by Gary Perlmutter

Thallus dry. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Thallus damp. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascomatal section. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Taxonomy

Family: Lichinaceae
Comments: Species may represent multiple taxa across range (Europe and North America) as evidenced by preliminary DNA analysis.

Identification

Online Photographs: Lichen Portal GBIF-Global Distribution

Distribution in North Carolina

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County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Amphibious on low, semi-inundated rocks in Piedmont rocky rivers.

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Status in North Carolina

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Natural Heritage Program Ranks: GNR

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Photo Gallery for Pyrenocarpon thelostomum - River Tar Lichen
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Scott LaGreca Alamance Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Scott LaGreca Alamance Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment: Image by Gary Perlmutter
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay Chatham Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter Orange Co. Comment:

Photo Gallery for Pyrenocarpon thelostomum - River Tar Lichen