| Peltigeraceae | |
|---|---|
| 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.