Broad skate vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Amblyraja badia compared with Parmotrema perforatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad skate Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Elasmobranchii Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Rajidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Amblyraja Parmotrema
Species Amblyraja badia Parmotrema perforatum

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad skate Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

No description available.

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