Asterisk Lichen vs Broadgill Catshark

Arthonia radiata compared with Apristurus riveri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asterisk Lichen	Broadgill Catshark
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Arthoniales (Arthoniales)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Arthoniaceae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Arthonia	Apristurus
Species	Arthonia radiata	Apristurus riveri

Conservation Status

Asterisk Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asterisk Lichen	Broadgill Catshark
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).

Broadgill Catshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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).

Broadgill Catshark

The Broadgill Catshark (Apristurus riveri) is a species in the genus Apristurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.