Gladys' Mountain Spikes vs Pustule Crust Lichen

Lepra andersoniae compared with Lepra pustulata

Key Differences

• Gladys' Mountain Spikes is Endangered while Pustule Crust Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gladys' Mountain Spikes	Pustule Crust Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family same	Pertusariaceae	Pertusariaceae
Genus same	Lepra	Lepra
Species	Lepra andersoniae	Lepra pustulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Gladys' Mountain Spikes and Pustule Crust Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lepra.

Conservation Status

Gladys' Mountain Spikes

EN — Endangered

Pustule Crust Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gladys' Mountain Spikes	Pustule Crust Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gladys' Mountain Spikes

Pustule Crust Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.