Beira vs Smooth Shadow Lichen

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Phaeophyscia ciliata

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Smooth Shadow Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Smooth Shadow Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Physciaceae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Phaeophyscia
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Phaeophyscia ciliata

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Smooth Shadow Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Smooth Shadow Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Shadow Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.