Allen's Olingo vs

Bassaricyon alleni compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

  • Allen's Olingo is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Allen's Olingo
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Procyonidae (Raccoons) Parmeliaceae
Genus Bassaricyon Usnea
Species Bassaricyon alleni Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Allen's Olingo

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Allen's Olingo
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Allen's Olingo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Allen's Olingo

The Allen's Olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) is a species in the genus Bassaricyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.

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