Intricate Rim-Lichen vs Smoky Rim Lichen

Lecanora intricata compared with Lecanora cenisia

Key Differences

• Intricate Rim-Lichen is Least Concern while Smoky Rim Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Intricate Rim-Lichen	Smoky Rim Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (फफूंद)	Fungi (फफूंद)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (पुट कवक)	Ascomycota (पुट कवक)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Lecanoraceae	Lecanoraceae
Genus same	Lecanora	Lecanora
Species	Lecanora intricata	Lecanora cenisia

Evolutionary Relationship

Intricate Rim-Lichen and Smoky Rim Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lecanora.

Conservation Status

Intricate Rim-Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Smoky Rim Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Intricate Rim-Lichen	Smoky Rim Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Intricate Rim-Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Smoky Rim Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States