Kuettlingeria erythrocarpa
Habitat and distribution
Habitat and distribution
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*Kuettlingeria erythrocarpa* is predominantly found in the [Mediterranean Region](/wiki/Mediterranean_Region "Mediterranean Region") and extends into the warmer areas of the sub\-Mediterranean belt. This species typically colonizes [calcareous](/wiki/Calcareous "Calcareous") substrates such as [limestone](/wiki/Limestone "Limestone"), [dolomite](/wiki/Dolomite_%28rock%29 "Dolomite (rock)"), and calcareous [sandstone](/wiki/Sandstone "Sandstone"), and is less frequently observed on man\-made materials like [mortar](/wiki/Mortar_%28masonry%29 "Mortar (masonry)") and brick. It favours horizontal to slightly inclined surfaces that receive rainfall, thriving particularly in natural habitats at lower elevations. The lichen has also been recorded from Armenia, Iraq, and Israel. In general, the frequency of this species is common in the Mediterranean region and rare in the [Saharo\-Arabian Region](/wiki/Saharo-Arabian_Region "Saharo-Arabian Region").


Where is Kuettlingeria erythrocarpa predominantly found?