Peltigera neckeri
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| Peltigera neckeri | |
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| Apothecia of Peltigera neckeri | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Peltigerales |
| Family: | Peltigeraceae |
| Genus: | Peltigera |
| Species: | P. neckeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Peltigera neckeri | |
Peltigera neckeri is a foliose lichen in the family Peltigeraceae.[2] It is commonly called black saddle pelt. It is distinguished by its unique tubular apothecia, which resemble black saddles or painted finger nails.[3]