Pichincha Thomasomys vs Straw Beard Lichen

Thomasomys vulcani compared with Usnea scabrata

Key Differences

• Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern while Straw Beard Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pichincha Thomasomys	Straw Beard Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Usnea
Species	Thomasomys vulcani	Usnea scabrata

Conservation Status

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Straw Beard Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pichincha Thomasomys	Straw Beard Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Straw Beard Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.