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Sclerophora amabilis compared with Sclerophora pallida

Key Differences

• is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Coniocybomycetes (Coniocybomycetes)	Coniocybomycetes (Coniocybomycetes)
Order same	Coniocybales (Coniocybales)	Coniocybales (Coniocybales)
Family same	Coniocybaceae	Coniocybaceae
Genus same	Sclerophora	Sclerophora
Species	Sclerophora amabilis	Sclerophora pallida

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sclerophora.

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Sclerophora pallida e um liquen calicioide ou fungo liquenicoloso raro, de coloracao palida, encontrado a crescer na casca de arvores velhas em florestas antigas bem preservadas. E considerado um indicador fiavel de continuidade ecologica em ecossistemas florestais em toda a Europa. O seu estatuto de Quase Ameacado esta ligado a perda continua de arvores veteranas e habitats de floresta antiga.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden