Cumberland Rock Shield vs

Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia compared with Xanthoparmelia verruculifera

Key Differences

• Cumberland Rock Shield is Not Evaluated while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cumberland Rock Shield
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	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Xanthoparmelia	Xanthoparmelia
Species	Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia	Xanthoparmelia verruculifera

Evolutionary Relationship

Cumberland Rock Shield and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Xanthoparmelia.

Conservation Status

Cumberland Rock Shield

NE — Not Evaluated

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cumberland Rock Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cumberland Rock Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

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.

Xanthoparmelia verruculifera is a foliose lichen with yellowish-green, irregularly lobed thallus that grows on exposed siliceous rocks and soil in open habitats. It contains usnic acid and other secondary metabolites that protect against UV radiation and desiccation. Near Threatened, this species faces pressure from habitat degradation, soil disturbance, and air pollution in its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway