Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Margay

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Margay
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Lecanoraceae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lecanora	Leopardus
Species	Lecanora cinereofusca	Leopardus wiedii

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Margay
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.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.