Östlicher Gorilla vs Smooth Map Lichen

Gorilla beringei compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Östlicher Gorilla is Critically Endangered while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Östlicher Gorilla	Smooth 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 hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Östlicher Gorilla

CR — Critically Endangered

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Östlicher Gorilla	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Östlicher Gorilla

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.