vs Rock Jewel Lichen

Calogaya biatorina compared with Calogaya saxicola

Key Differences

• is Endangered while Rock Jewel Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Rock Jewel Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Teloschistales (Teloschistales)	Teloschistales (Teloschistales)
Family same	Teloschistaceae	Teloschistaceae
Genus same	Calogaya	Calogaya
Species	Calogaya biatorina	Calogaya saxicola

Evolutionary Relationship

and Rock Jewel Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Calogaya.

Conservation Status

EN — Endangered

Rock Jewel Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Rock Jewel Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Rock Jewel Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark and United States.

Calogaya biatorina is a crustose lichen in the family Teloschistaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It grows on sun-exposed rock surfaces and is sensitive to habitat disturbance and changes in air quality. Its endangered status reflects the decline of stable, unpolluted rocky habitats across its range.