New exploration in Koryakia – the lichens of the Cape Goven, Bering Sea coast (Northern Kamchatka, Russia)

Abstract

The lichen diversity of the Cape Goven within the Koryak State Reserve counts 394 species: 373 lichens, 18 lichenicolous fungi and 3 non-lichenized saprobic fungi related to lichens. Altogether 4 species are new to Russia (Miriquidica pulvinatula, Myriolecis andrewii, Ochrolechia alaskana, Rhizocarpon sublavatum), 1 – to Asiatic Russia (Collemopsidium foveolatum), 29 other species are new to the Russian Far East, 4 – to the northern part of the Far East. Additionally, 51 other species are new to Kamchatka Territory, and 92 more are new to Koryakia. Among the new species to Russia or Russian Far East, 11 are also reported for the first time for Beringia. A total of 500 species of lichens and allied fungi are known from Koryakia now. The richest habitats in Cape Goven are rocky outcrops and tundras; unlike in the earlier explored Parapolsky Dale, shrublands, floodplain stands and bogs play relatively insignificant role in the lichen diversity. The lichens of seashore communities enrich the lichen flora of Cape Goven compared to inland areas. The lichen diversity of Cape Goven is significantly higher than in Parapolsky Dale due to its mountainous landscape and coastal position.

Addition to the lichen biota of Paramushir Island (Northern Kuril Islands, Russian Far East)

“…-2, on soil, LK 3, LE L-25842. The nearest localities are known in the Kamchatka Territory (Himelbrant et al, 2019(Himelbrant et al, , 2021.…”

“…Poelt -8, on soil, LK 55, VBGI 170101. The nearest localities are known in the Kamchatka Territory (Himelbrant et al, 2014(Himelbrant et al, , 2019(Himelbrant et al, , 2021. **Aspicilia cinerea (L.) Körb.…”

“…-6, on stone, LK 34, LE L-25859. The nearest localities are known in the Kamchatka Territory (Himelbrant et al, 2014(Himelbrant et al, , 2021 SC 8, 9, 11, LK 2, 6, 10, 12, 13, 29, 30, 34, 38, LE L-25844, L-25845, L-25859, L-25862, L-25835, L-25925, L-25982, L-25986, L-25988, VBGI 170012, 170015, 170056, 170058. The nearest locality is known in Sakhalin Island (Skirina et al, 2021).…”

“…The specimen contains usnic acid, zeorin, and two unknown substances. The nearest localities are known in Amur Region (Tchabanenko, 2002) and Kamchatka Territory (Himelbrant et al, 2014(Himelbrant et al, , 2019(Himelbrant et al, , 2021 (Tchabanenko, 2002;Skirina et al, 2021) (Tchabanenko, 2002;Skirina et al, 2021).…”

“…-1, 2, 3, 7, on wood of Pinus pumila, on bark of Duschekia fruticosa, SC 1, 34, LK 1, 20, LE L-25896, L-25897, L-25994, VBGI 170047, 170065. The nearest localities are known in the Kamchatka Territory (Himelbrant et al, 2014(Himelbrant et al, , 2019(Himelbrant et al, , 2021. *L. campestris (Schaer.)…”