Amphibian Map Lichen vs

Rhizocarpon lavatum compared with Rhizocarpon oederi

Key Differences

Amphibian Map Lichen is Data Deficient while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amphibian Map Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family same	Rhizocarpaceae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus same	Rhizocarpon	Rhizocarpon
Species	Rhizocarpon lavatum	Rhizocarpon oederi

Evolutionary Relationship

Amphibian Map Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhizocarpon.

Vista Genus: Rhizocarpon

Conservation Status

Amphibian Map Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amphibian Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amphibian 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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Amphibian Map Lichen

The Amphibian Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon lavatum) is a species in the genus Rhizocarpon. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Rhizocarpon oederi es un liquen crustoso registrado historicamente sobre rocas siliceas en partes de Europa y America del Norte. Actualmente esta clasificado como Extinto (EX) en la Lista Roja de la UICN, representando uno de los pocos liquenes confirmados como perdidos. Su desaparicion se atribuye a la destruccion del habitat, la contaminacion atmosferica y los requisitos microhabitacionales muy especificos que lo hacian vulnerable.