Expanding the distribution of the lichenized genus Sarcographa Fée in continental Ecuador

Ampliación de la distribución del género liquenizado Sarcographa Fée en el Ecuador Continental

The study of lichens in Neotropical regions has uncovered a remarkable diversity, much of which remains largely unexplored. Within this context, several species of Sarcographa, including the common and widespread S. labyrinthica (Ach.) Müll. Arg., S. fissurinoides, and S. feei had not been documented in Ecuador until now. This study expands the known geographical range of the species and provides new insights into the ecology and morphology of the genus Sarcographa.

Keywords:
crustose thallus; Graphidaceae; lowland tropical forests; neglected records; Neotropical biodiversity; Yasuní National Park