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Leproplaca cirrochroa compared with Leproplaca obliterans

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Teloschistales (Teloschistales)	Teloschistales (Teloschistales)
Family same	Teloschistaceae	Teloschistaceae
Genus same	Leproplaca	Leproplaca
Species	Leproplaca cirrochroa	Leproplaca obliterans

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Leproplaca.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Leproplaca cirrochroa es un liquen crustáceo de la familia Teloschistaceae, clasificado como Casi Amenazado (NT). Crece sobre superficies rocosas ricas en nutrientes y corteza de árboles, a menudo en hábitats costeros o resguardados. Como otros miembros del género, produce talos de color naranja-amarillo brillante a partir de pigmentos de antraquinona.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden