Fragile Ramalina vs

Ramalina fragilis compared with Ramalina canariensis

Key Differences

• Fragile Ramalina is Vulnerable while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fragile Ramalina
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Ramalinaceae	Ramalinaceae
Genus same	Ramalina	Ramalina
Species	Ramalina fragilis	Ramalina canariensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fragile Ramalina

VU — Vulnerable

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fragile Ramalina
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fragile Ramalina

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Ramalina canariensis e um liquen fruticoso com lobulos planos de cor cinza-esverdeado palido encontrado em habitats costeiros e insulares. Habita em florestas de loureiro umidas e zonas de neblina costera das Ilhas Canarias e do arquipelago macaronesico. Este liquen obtem energia atraves de seu parceiro algal fotossintetico e e sensivel a mudancas de habitat por desmatamento e alteracoes climaticas.