vs Cactus Lichen

Agonimia allobata compared with Agonimia opuntiella

Key Differences

• is Endangered while Cactus Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Cactus Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order same	Verrucariales (Verrucariales)	Verrucariales (Verrucariales)
Family same	Verrucariaceae	Verrucariaceae
Genus same	Agonimia	Agonimia
Species	Agonimia allobata	Agonimia opuntiella

Evolutionary Relationship

and Cactus Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Agonimia.

Conservation Status

EN — Endangered

Cactus Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Cactus Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Cactus Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.

Agonimia allobata is a tiny, foliose to squamulose lichen growing among mosses and on bark in humid, shaded woodland environments. It forms small, dark lobes and is associated with ancient forests and sites of long ecological continuity. Endangered, this species is threatened by habitat loss, woodland fragmentation, and changes in forest microclimate.

Cactus Lichen

The Cactus Lichen (Agonimia opuntiella) is a species in the genus Agonimia. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway