Fringed Shield Lichen vs

Parmelina coleae compared with Parmelina pastillifera

Key Differences

• Fringed Shield Lichen is Not Evaluated while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fringed Shield 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	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Parmelina	Parmelina
Species	Parmelina coleae	Parmelina pastillifera

Evolutionary Relationship

Fringed Shield Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Parmelina.

Conservation Status

Fringed Shield Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fringed Shield Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fringed Shield Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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