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Arthonia atra compared with Arthonia calcarea

Key Differences

• is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)	Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)
Order same	Arthoniales (Arthoniales)	Arthoniales (Arthoniales)
Family same	Arthoniaceae	Arthoniaceae
Genus same	Arthonia	Arthonia
Species	Arthonia atra	Arthonia calcarea

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Arthonia.

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

The , Arthonia atra, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Arthonia calcarea is a crustose lichen that grows on calcareous rock surfaces, limestone outcrops, and old mortar in sheltered situations. It forms a thin, white to grey thallus with small, dark, irregular apothecia embedded within. Near Threatened, this species is sensitive to habitat disturbance, air pollution, and the removal of old calcareous stone structures.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden