Leightons linsang vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Poiana leightoni compared with Parmotrema perforatum

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Perforated Ruffle Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Viverridae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Poiana	Parmotrema
Species	Poiana leightoni	Parmotrema perforatum

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.