An updated checklist of lichens from Goa with new records from Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

  • M. K. Janarthanam Department of Botany, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa-403206
  • Pallavi Randive Department of Botany, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa-403206
  • Sanjeeva Nayaka Lichenology Laboratory, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001
DOI https://doi.org/10.21756/cab.v2i1.8609

Abstract

A checklist of 118 lichens species is prepared by compiling the published literature, unreported
species from herbarium LWG and fresh collection from Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. The study
added 47 species as new to Goa and Anisomeridium angulosum (Müll. Arg.) R.C. Harris as new
to India. The state lichen biota is dominated by crustose lichens belonging to Graphidaceous and
Pyrenocarpous group. Maximum number of lichens are listed from Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
with 67 species. The study would serve as baseline information for further studies on lichen biota
as well as biomonitoring in Goa.
Keywords: Biodiversity, Lichenized fungi, Protected Areas, Flora, Western Ghats

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