Algal Pin Lichen vs Least Pin Lichen

Chaenothecopsis pusiola compared with Chaenothecopsis savonica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algal Pin Lichen	Least Pin Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order same	Mycocaliciales (Mycocaliciales)	Mycocaliciales (Mycocaliciales)
Family same	Mycocaliciaceae	Mycocaliciaceae
Genus same	Chaenothecopsis	Chaenothecopsis
Species	Chaenothecopsis pusiola	Chaenothecopsis savonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Algal Pin Lichen and Least Pin Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Chaenothecopsis.

Conservation Status

Algal Pin Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Least Pin Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algal Pin Lichen	Least Pin Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algal Pin Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Least Pin Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Algal Pin Lichen

The Algal Pin Lichen (Chaenothecopsis pusiola) is a species in the genus Chaenothecopsis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States