Andean Caenolestid vs Speckled Script-Lichen

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Schismatomma ricasolii

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Speckled Script-Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Speckled Script-Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Arthoniales (Arthoniales)
Family	Caenolestidae	Roccellaceae
Genus	Caenolestes	Schismatomma
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Schismatomma ricasolii

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Speckled Script-Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Speckled Script-Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Speckled Script-Lichen

Andean Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.