Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Dusky Dolphin

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Key Differences

• Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Lecanoraceae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Lecanora	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Lecanora cinereofusca	Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Dusky Dolphin
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.

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.