vs Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen

Xanthoparmelia verruculifera compared with Xanthoparmelia viriduloumbrina

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield 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	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Xanthoparmelia	Xanthoparmelia
Species	Xanthoparmelia verruculifera	Xanthoparmelia viriduloumbrina

Evolutionary Relationship

and Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Xanthoparmelia.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen
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, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Yellowish-Green Rock-Shield Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

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 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway