Boreal Oak Moss Lichen vs

Evernia mesomorpha compared with Evernia divaricata

Key Differences

• Boreal Oak Moss Lichen is Near Threatened while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Boreal Oak Moss Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Evernia	Evernia
Species	Evernia mesomorpha	Evernia divaricata

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Oak Moss Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Evernia.

Conservation Status

Boreal Oak Moss Lichen

NT — Near Threatened

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Boreal Oak Moss Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Oak Moss Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Boreal Oak Moss Lichen

The Boreal Oak Moss Lichen (Evernia mesomorpha) is a species in the genus Evernia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden