Smoky Rim Lichen vs Valois Rim-Lichen

Lecanora cenisia compared with Lecanora valesiaca

Key Differences

• Smoky Rim Lichen is Data Deficient while Valois Rim-Lichen is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Smoky Rim Lichen	Valois Rim-Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Lecanoraceae	Lecanoraceae
Genus same	Lecanora	Lecanora
Species	Lecanora cenisia	Lecanora valesiaca

Evolutionary Relationship

Smoky Rim Lichen and Valois Rim-Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lecanora.

Conservation Status

Smoky Rim Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Valois Rim-Lichen

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Smoky Rim Lichen	Valois Rim-Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Smoky Rim Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Valois Rim-Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States