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Catillaria atomarioides compared with Catillaria chalybeia

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
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	Catillariaceae	Catillariaceae
Genus same	Catillaria	Catillaria
Species	Catillaria atomarioides	Catillaria chalybeia

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Catillaria.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. 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 Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Catillaria atomarioides is a minute crustose lichen growing on smooth bark of trees in well-preserved temperate woodland habitats. It produces very small, dark apothecia and is regarded as an indicator of ecological continuity and low pollution levels. Near Threatened, this species is sensitive to air quality changes and habitat disturbance in its European range.

The (Catillaria chalybeia) is a species in the genus Catillaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden