vs Rock Bushy Lichen

Ramalina canariensis compared with Ramalina intermedia

Key Differences

• is Critically Endangered while Rock Bushy Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Rock Bushy Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (грибы)	Fungi (грибы)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (аскомицеты)	Ascomycota (аскомицеты)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (леканоромицеты)	Lecanoromycetes (леканоромицеты)
Order same	Lecanorales (леканоровые)	Lecanorales (леканоровые)
Family same	Ramalinaceae	Ramalinaceae
Genus same	Ramalina	Ramalina
Species	Ramalina canariensis	Ramalina intermedia

Evolutionary Relationship

and Rock Bushy Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ramalina.

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

Rock Bushy Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Rock Bushy Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Rock Bushy Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Ramalina canariensis is a fruticose, strap-like lichen with pale grey-green, flattened lobes found in coastal and island habitats. It inhabits humid laurel forests and coastal fog zones of the Canary Islands and Macaronesian archipelago. This lichen obtains energy through its photosynthetic algal partner and is sensitive to habitat changes from deforestation and climate shifts.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden