Olinguito vs Smooth Shadow Lichen

Bassaricyon neblina compared with Phaeophyscia ciliata

Key Differences

• Olinguito is Near Threatened while Smooth Shadow Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Olinguito	Smooth Shadow Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family	Procyonidae (Raccoons)	Physciaceae
Genus	Bassaricyon	Phaeophyscia
Species	Bassaricyon neblina	Phaeophyscia ciliata

Conservation Status

Olinguito

NT — Near Threatened

Smooth Shadow Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Olinguito	Smooth Shadow Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Olinguito

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Smooth Shadow Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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