Carolina Moon Lichen vs

Sticta carolinensis compared with Sticta limbata

Key Differences

• Carolina Moon Lichen is Vulnerable while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Carolina Moon Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (mantar)	Fungi (mantar)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Asklı mantarlar)	Ascomycota (Asklı mantarlar)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Peltigerales (Peltigerales)	Peltigerales (Peltigerales)
Family same	Lobariaceae	Lobariaceae
Genus same	Sticta	Sticta
Species	Sticta carolinensis	Sticta limbata

Evolutionary Relationship

Carolina Moon Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sticta.

Conservation Status

Carolina Moon Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Carolina Moon Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Carolina Moon Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Carolina Moon Lichen

The Carolina Moon Lichen (Sticta carolinensis) is a species in the genus Sticta. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway