vs Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen

Bryoria capillaris compared with Bryoria nadvornikiana

Key Differences

• is Critically Endangered while Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (균계)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (자낭균류)	Ascomycota (자낭균류)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (요강버섯강)	Lecanoromycetes (요강버섯강)
Order same	Lecanorales (레카노라목)	Lecanorales (레카노라목)
Family same	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Bryoria	Bryoria
Species	Bryoria capillaris	Bryoria nadvornikiana

Evolutionary Relationship

and Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bryoria.

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Spiny Gray Horsehair Lichen

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.

The Bryoria capillaris (Bryoria capillaris) is a species in the genus Bryoria. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States