Locality:
Russian Federation, Altay, Gorno Altaisk Oblast: 2 km SE of Ust-Syema on Katun River; limestone and boulders along the floodplain; thallus forming large crusts up to 0,5 meters diam on sloping surfaces of boulders receiving only afternoon sun
Elevation:
360 meters
(1181ft)
Habitat:
along floodplain; sloping surfaces receiving only afternoon sun; limestone outcrops and boulders