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Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa compared with Trapeliopsis wallrothii

Key Differences

• is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Baeomycetales (Baeomycetales)	Baeomycetales (Baeomycetales)
Family same	Trapeliaceae	Trapeliaceae
Genus same	Trapeliopsis	Trapeliopsis
Species	Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa	Trapeliopsis wallrothii

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Trapeliopsis.

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa is a crustose lichen with a granular, pale grey-green thallus forming patches on acidic soil and peat in open habitats. It inhabits heathlands, disturbed acidic soils, and sandy bare ground in temperate and boreal European environments. This lichen contributes to biological soil crusts in open, acidic terrestrial habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden