Peltigeraceae | |
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Peltigera leucophlebia, member of the Peltigeraceae | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Subclass: | Lecanoromycetidae |
Order: | Peltigerales |
Suborder: | Peltigerineae |
Family: |
Peltigeraceae Dumort. |
Type genus | |
Peltigera Willd. |
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Genera | |
The Peltigeraceae are a lichenized family of fungi in the order Peltigerales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution but are especially prevalent in temperate regions. The family contains two genera and 101 species.