Alpine Sulphur-Tresses vs Extra-striped Snaketail
Alectoria ochroleuca compared with Ophiogomphus anomalus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Sulphur-Tresses | Extra-striped Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Parmeliaceae | Gomphidae |
| Genus | Alectoria | Ophiogomphus |
| Species | Alectoria ochroleuca | Ophiogomphus anomalus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
LC — Least ConcernExtra-striped Snaketail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Sulphur-Tresses | Extra-striped Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Extra-striped Snaketail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
The Alpine Sulphur-Tresses (Alectoria ochroleuca) is a species in the genus Alectoria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Extra-striped Snaketail
No description available.
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