Black-bellied Pangolin vs

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Rhizocarpon oederi

Key Differences

• Black-bellied Pangolin is Vulnerable while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-bellied Pangolin
Kingdom	Animalia (حيوانات)	Fungi (فطر)
Phylum	Chordata (حبليات)	Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)
Class	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Lecanoromycetes (لقنورانية)
Order	Pholidota (بنغوليات)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Manidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Phataginus	Rhizocarpon
Species	Phataginus tetradactyla	Rhizocarpon oederi

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Pangolin

VU — Vulnerable

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-bellied Pangolin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Black-bellied Pangolin

The Black-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) is a species in the genus Phataginus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rhizocarpon oederi is a crustose lichen historically recorded on siliceous rocks across parts of Europe and North America. It is now classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List, representing one of the few lichen species confirmed to have been lost. Its disappearance is attributed to habitat destruction, air pollution, and the very specific microhabitat requirements that made it vulnerable.