Leightons linsang vs Smooth Map Lichen

Poiana leightoni compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (動物)	Fungi (菌界)
Phylum	Chordata (脊索動物)	Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Lecanoromycetes (チャシブゴケ菌綱)
Order	Carnivora (ネコ目)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Viverridae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Poiana	Rhizocarpon
Species	Poiana leightoni	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.