Shingled Rock Shield vs

Xanthoparmelia stenophylla compared with Xanthoparmelia verruculifera

Key Differences

• Shingled Rock Shield is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Shingled Rock Shield
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	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Xanthoparmelia	Xanthoparmelia
Species	Xanthoparmelia stenophylla	Xanthoparmelia verruculifera

Evolutionary Relationship

Shingled Rock Shield and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Xanthoparmelia.

Conservation Status

Shingled Rock Shield

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Shingled Rock Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Shingled Rock Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Xanthoparmelia verruculifera is a foliose lichen with yellowish-green, irregularly lobed thallus that grows on exposed siliceous rocks and soil in open habitats. It contains usnic acid and other secondary metabolites that protect against UV radiation and desiccation. Near Threatened, this species faces pressure from habitat degradation, soil disturbance, and air pollution in its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden