Fragile Ramalina vs Hooded Ribbon Lichen

Ramalina fragilis compared with Ramalina obtusata

Key Differences

• Fragile Ramalina is Vulnerable while Hooded Ribbon Lichen is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fragile Ramalina	Hooded Ribbon 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	Ramalinaceae	Ramalinaceae
Genus same	Ramalina	Ramalina
Species	Ramalina fragilis	Ramalina obtusata

Evolutionary Relationship

Fragile Ramalina and Hooded Ribbon Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ramalina.

Conservation Status

Fragile Ramalina

VU — Vulnerable

Hooded Ribbon Lichen

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fragile Ramalina	Hooded Ribbon Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fragile Ramalina

Hooded Ribbon Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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