Broad skate vs Salted Shield Lichen

Amblyraja badia compared with Parmelia saxatilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad skate Salted Shield 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 Parmelia
Species Amblyraja badia Parmelia saxatilis

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Salted Shield Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad skate Salted Shield Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Salted Shield Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, 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.

Salted Shield Lichen

No description available.

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