Elf Ears Lichen vs

Normandina pulchella compared with Normandina acroglypta

Key Differences

• Elf Ears Lichen is Endangered while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elf Ears Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order same	Verrucariales (Verrucariales)	Verrucariales (Verrucariales)
Family same	Verrucariaceae	Verrucariaceae
Genus same	Normandina	Normandina
Species	Normandina pulchella	Normandina acroglypta

Evolutionary Relationship

Elf Ears Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Normandina.

Conservation Status

Elf Ears Lichen

EN — Endangered

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elf Ears Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elf Ears Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden