Lynx vs Smooth Map Lichen

Lynx lynx compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Lynx is Endangered while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lynx	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Lynx	Rhizocarpon
Species	Lynx lynx	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Lynx

EN — Endangered

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lynx	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Smooth 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. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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 🇸🇪 Sweden