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

ABSTRACT 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.