Blue Duiker vs Crescent Map Lichen

Philantomba monticola compared with Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blue Duiker Crescent Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Philantomba Rhizocarpon
Species Philantomba monticola Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Conservation Status

Blue Duiker

LC — Least Concern

Crescent Map Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blue Duiker Crescent Map Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blue Duiker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Crescent Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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

Blue Duiker

The Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola) is a species in the genus Philantomba. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Crescent Map Lichen

No description available.

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