Bristlecone Fir vs Immodest Map Lichen

Abies bracteata compared with Rhizocarpon submodestum

Key Differences

• Bristlecone Fir is Near Threatened while Immodest Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bristlecone Fir	Immodest Map Lichen
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Abies	Rhizocarpon
Species	Abies bracteata	Rhizocarpon submodestum

Conservation Status

Bristlecone Fir

NT — Near Threatened

Immodest Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bristlecone Fir	Immodest Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bristlecone Fir

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Immodest Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Bristlecone Fir

The Bristlecone Fir (Abies bracteata) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.