vs Zoned Dust Lichen

Lepraria membranacea compared with Lepraria neglecta

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while Zoned Dust Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Zoned Dust Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Stereocaulaceae	Stereocaulaceae
Genus same	Lepraria	Lepraria
Species	Lepraria membranacea	Lepraria neglecta

Evolutionary Relationship

and Zoned Dust Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lepraria.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

Zoned Dust Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Zoned Dust Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic 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.

Zoned Dust Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States