Crab's Eye Lichen vs

Ochrolechia parella compared with Ochrolechia pallescens

Key Differences

• Crab's Eye Lichen is Least Concern while is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crab's Eye Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family same	Ochrolechiaceae	Ochrolechiaceae
Genus same	Ochrolechia	Ochrolechia
Species	Ochrolechia parella	Ochrolechia pallescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Crab's Eye Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ochrolechia.

Conservation Status

Crab's Eye Lichen

LC — Least Concern

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Crab's Eye Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crab's Eye Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

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

Ochrolechia pallescens is a crustose lichen in the family Ochrolechiaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It grows on bark of old trees and is considered an indicator of ancient woodland with long ecological continuity. Its endangered status reflects severe decline due to loss of old-growth and veteran trees across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden