Cerceta malgache vs Smooth Pox Lichen

Anas bernieri compared with Pyrenula laevigata

Key Differences

• Cerceta malgache is Endangered while Smooth Pox Lichen is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cerceta malgache	Smooth Pox Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Pyrenulales (Pyrenulales)
Family	Anatidae	Pyrenulaceae
Genus	Anas	Pyrenula
Species	Anas bernieri	Pyrenula laevigata

Conservation Status

Cerceta malgache

EN — Endangered

Smooth Pox Lichen

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cerceta malgache	Smooth Pox Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cerceta malgache

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Smooth Pox Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Cerceta malgache

The Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway