vs Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Elaphomyces maculatus compared with Elaphomyces anthracinus

Key Differences

• is Vulnerable while Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Kingdom same	Fungi (فطر)	Fungi (فطر)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)	Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (عوفنيات)	Eurotiomycetes (عوفنيات)
Order same	Eurotiales (عوفنات)	Eurotiales (عوفنات)
Family same	Elaphomycetaceae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus same	Elaphomyces	Elaphomyces
Species	Elaphomyces maculatus	Elaphomyces anthracinus

Evolutionary Relationship

and Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Elaphomyces.

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden