Blusher vs Smooth Map Lichen

Amanita rubescens compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Blusher is Least Concern while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blusher	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (真菌界)	Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (担子菌门)	Ascomycota (子囊菌门)
Class	Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)	Lecanoromycetes (茶漬綱)
Order	Agaricales (伞菌目)	Rhizocarpales (地图衣目)
Family	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Amanita (Amanitas)	Rhizocarpon
Species	Amanita rubescens	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Evolutionary Relationship

Blusher and Smooth Map Lichen share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Fungi. (真菌界)

Conservation Status

Blusher

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blusher	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blusher

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

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

Blusher

The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States