Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Broad skate

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Amblyraja badia

Key Differences

• Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Broad skate is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Broad skate
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Lecanoraceae	Rajidae
Genus	Lecanora	Amblyraja
Species	Lecanora cinereofusca	Amblyraja badia

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Broad skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beaded Rim-Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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

Broad skate

Beaded Rim-Lichen

The Beaded Rim-Lichen (Lecanora cinereofusca) is a species in the genus Lecanora. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.