Östlicher Gorilla vs Single-Spored Map Lichen

Gorilla beringei compared with Rhizocarpon disporum

Key Differences

• Östlicher Gorilla is Critically Endangered while Single-Spored Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Östlicher Gorilla	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Primates (Primaten)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Hominidae (Great Apes)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Gorilla (Gorillas)	Rhizocarpon
Species	Gorilla beringei	Rhizocarpon disporum

Conservation Status

Östlicher Gorilla

CR — Critically Endangered

Single-Spored Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Östlicher Gorilla	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Östlicher Gorilla

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Single-Spored Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.