vs Small Clam Lichen

Carbonicola myrmecina compared with Carbonicola anthracophila

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Small Clam Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Carbonicolaceae	Carbonicolaceae
Genus same	Carbonicola	Carbonicola
Species	Carbonicola myrmecina	Carbonicola anthracophila

Evolutionary Relationship

and Small Clam Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Carbonicola.

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

Small Clam Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Small Clam 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 Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Small Clam Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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

Carbonicola myrmecina is a crustose lichen assessed as Vulnerable (VU), reflecting its restricted occurrence and dependence on stable, undisturbed habitats. It grows on exposed siliceous rock and is sensitive to changes in land use and microclimate. Its vulnerable status underscores the importance of habitat preservation for saxicolous lichen communities.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden