Bordered Scale Lichen vs Markhor

Psora pseudorussellii compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Bordered Scale Lichen is Not Evaluated while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bordered Scale Lichen	Markhor
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Psoraceae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Psora	Capra
Species	Psora pseudorussellii	Capra falconeri

Conservation Status

Bordered Scale Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bordered Scale Lichen	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bordered Scale Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bordered Scale Lichen

The Bordered Scale Lichen (Psora pseudorussellii) is a species in the genus Psora. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.