Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Pearson s Pericote

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Pearson s Pericote
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	Andalgalomys
Species	Lecanora cinereofusca	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Pearson s Pericote
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.

Pearson s Pericote

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.