Black Bent vs Salted Shield Lichen
Agrostis gigantea compared with Parmelia saxatilis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Salted Shield Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Parmelia |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Parmelia saxatilis |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernSalted Shield Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Salted Shield Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Salted Shield Lichen
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Salted Shield Lichen
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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