Anderson s Shrew Mole vs Smooth Map Lichen

Uropsilus andersoni compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Anderson s Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Talpidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Uropsilus	Rhizocarpon
Species	Uropsilus andersoni	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Anderson s Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anderson s Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Anderson s Shrew Mole

The Anderson s Shrew Mole (Uropsilus andersoni) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.