Amphibian Map Lichen vs

Rhizocarpon lavatum compared with Rhizocarpon richardii

Key Differences

  • Amphibian Map Lichen is Data Deficient while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amphibian Map Lichen
Kingdom same Fungi (nấm) Fungi (nấm)
Phylum same Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family same Rhizocarpaceae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus same Rhizocarpon Rhizocarpon
Species Rhizocarpon lavatum Rhizocarpon richardii

Evolutionary Relationship

Amphibian Map Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhizocarpon.

Conservation Status

Amphibian Map Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amphibian Map Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amphibian Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Amphibian Map Lichen

The Amphibian Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon lavatum) is a species in the genus Rhizocarpon. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Rhizocarpon richardii is a crustose lichen that forms tightly adhered patches on siliceous rocks, typically displaying a pale greenish-grey to yellowish thallus divided by a dark prothallus. It inhabits exposed rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and boulders in montane and alpine zones across Europe and beyond. This saxicolous species is highly sensitive to atmospheric pollution.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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