Calamian-Hirsch vs

Axis calamianensis compared with Pyrenula nitida

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Calamian-Hirsch
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order Artiodactyla (Paarhufer) Pyrenulales (Pyrenulales)
Family Cervidae (Deer) Pyrenulaceae
Genus Axis Pyrenula
Species Axis calamianensis Pyrenula nitida

Conservation Status

Calamian-Hirsch

EN — Endangered

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Calamian-Hirsch
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Calamian-Hirsch

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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 Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Calamian-Hirsch

The Calamian Deer (Axis calamianensis) is a species in the genus Axis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pyrenula nitida is a corticolous crustose lichen producing a smooth, glossy olive-green to brown thallus with embedded, flask-shaped perithecia on smooth bark of ancient broadleaf trees in humid Atlantic woodland. It is considered a flagship indicator species for long-continuity, old-growth woodland in western Europe. Endangered, this lichen is severely threatened by the loss of veteran trees and ancient woodland habitats.

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