Asterisk Lichen vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Arthonia radiata compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Asterisk Lichen Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Arthoniales (Arthoniales) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Arthoniaceae Ambystomatidae
Genus Arthonia Ambystoma
Species Arthonia radiata Ambystoma mavortium

Conservation Status

Asterisk Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Asterisk Lichen Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asterisk Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

Asterisk Lichen

The Asterisk Lichen (Arthonia radiata) is a species in the genus Arthonia. 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. Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Barred Tiger Salamander

The Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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