Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Paradox Vole

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

  • Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beaded Rim-Lichen Paradox Vole
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Lecanorales (Lecanorales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Lecanoraceae Cricetidae
Genus Lecanora Microtus
Species Lecanora cinereofusca Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beaded Rim-Lichen Paradox Vole
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.

Paradox Vole

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.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

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