Maus-Nasenbeutler vs

Microperoryctes murina compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

• Maus-Nasenbeutler is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maus-Nasenbeutler
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Nasenbeutler)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Peramelidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Microperoryctes	Usnea
Species	Microperoryctes murina	Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Maus-Nasenbeutler

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maus-Nasenbeutler
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maus-Nasenbeutler

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.