Brown Cobblestone Lichen vs Smith's Thorius

Acarospora fuscata compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

  • Brown Cobblestone Lichen is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brown Cobblestone Lichen Smith's Thorius
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Acarosporales (Acarosporales) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Acarosporaceae Plethodontidae
Genus Acarospora Thorius
Species Acarospora fuscata Thorius smithi

Conservation Status

Brown Cobblestone Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brown Cobblestone Lichen Smith's Thorius
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Cobblestone Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and United States.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Brown Cobblestone Lichen

The Brown Cobblestone Lichen (Acarospora fuscata) is a species in the genus Acarospora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Smith's Thorius

No description available.

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