The lichen biota of the threatened mexican tropical montane cloud forests: diversity, ecogeography and knowledge shortfalls

Key Points

• Diversity of lichen biota indicates rich biodiversity within tropical montane cloud forests, suggesting ecological importance.
• Key evidence shows over 200 species documented, yet many lichen groups remain underexplored and poorly understood.
• Observational analysis across diverse locations in Mexican cloud forests reveals insights into ecogeography of lichen species.
• These findings support urgent conservation efforts for cloud forests, emphasizing the need for further detailed research.