Baumschläfer vs Smooth Map Lichen

Dryomys nitedula compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Baumschläfer is Least Concern while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baumschläfer	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Gliridae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Dryomys	Rhizocarpon
Species	Dryomys nitedula	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Baumschläfer

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baumschläfer	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baumschläfer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Map Lichen

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