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ASSESSMENT JUSTIFICATION [criteria: LC]

Given the large number of sites where it is extant, large geographic range, potentially large population size, and absence of documented or suspected declines, Lepraria normandinoides does not meet the thresholds for any threatened criteria. Therefore, it is listed as Least Concern.

Assessor/s: Lendemer, J.; Reviewer/s: McMullin, T.; Facilitators(s) and Compiler(s): Allen, J. & Chandler, A.

Bibliography:

IUCN (2020) The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2020-3. Available at: www.iucnredlist.org. (Accessed: 10 December 2020).

Lendemer, J.C. (2012) A tale of two species: molecular data reveal the chemotypes of Lepraria normandinoides (Stereocaulaceae) to be two sympatric species. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 139(2): 118-130.

Lendemer, J.C. (2013) A monograph of the crustose members of the genus Lepraria Ach. s. str. (Stereocaulaceae, Lichenized Ascomycetes) in North America north of Mexico. Opuscula Philolichenum 12(1): 27-141.

Lendemer, J.L., & Harris, R.C. (2007) Lepraria normandinoides, a new widespread species from eastern North America. Opuscula Philolichenum 4: 45-50.

Tripp, E.A. & Lendemer, J.C. (2020) Field Guide to the Lichens of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville.

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