Leightons linsang vs Lesser Rocktripe

Poiana leightoni compared with Umbilicaria muhlenbergii

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Lesser Rocktripe is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Lesser Rocktripe
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Umbilicariales (Umbilicariales)
Family	Viverridae	Umbilicariaceae
Genus	Poiana	Umbilicaria
Species	Poiana leightoni	Umbilicaria muhlenbergii

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser Rocktripe

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Lesser Rocktripe
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Rocktripe

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.