Rimmed Wart Lichen vs

Varicellaria velata compared with Varicellaria lactea

Key Differences

• Rimmed Wart Lichen is Critically Endangered while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rimmed Wart 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	Varicellariaceae	Varicellariaceae
Genus same	Varicellaria	Varicellaria
Species	Varicellaria velata	Varicellaria lactea

Evolutionary Relationship

Rimmed Wart Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Varicellaria.

Conservation Status

Rimmed Wart Lichen

CR — Critically Endangered

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rimmed Wart Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rimmed Wart Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden