Fynbos-Goldmull vs Grayish Button Lichen

Amblysomus corriae compared with Diplotomma alboatrum

Key Differences

• Fynbos-Goldmull is Near Threatened while Grayish Button Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos-Goldmull	Grayish Button Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige)	Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Caliciaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Diplotomma
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Diplotomma alboatrum

Conservation Status

Fynbos-Goldmull

NT — Near Threatened

Grayish Button Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos-Goldmull	Grayish Button Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos-Goldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Grayish Button Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.