Linden Shield Lichen vs

Parmelina tiliacea compared with Parmelina quercina

Key Differences

• Linden Shield Lichen is Vulnerable while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Linden Shield Lichen
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	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Parmelina	Parmelina
Species	Parmelina tiliacea	Parmelina quercina

Evolutionary Relationship

Linden Shield Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Parmelina.

Conservation Status

Linden Shield Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Linden Shield Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Linden Shield Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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