Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Neotropical otter

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Neotropical otter
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Lecanoraceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Lecanora	Lontra
Species	Lecanora cinereofusca	Lontra longicaudis

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Neotropical otter
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.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.