Amber Jelly vs Eurasian red squirrel
Exidia recisa compared with Sciurus vulgaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber Jelly | Eurasian red squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Auriculariales (Auriculariales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Auriculariaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Exidia | Sciurus (Tree Squirrels) |
| Species | Exidia recisa | Sciurus vulgaris |
Conservation Status
Amber Jelly
LC — Least ConcernEurasian red squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber Jelly | Eurasian red squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amber Jelly
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Eurasian red squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Asia (Georgia) and Europe (5 countries).
Amber Jelly
The Amber Jelly (Exidia recisa) is a species in the genus Exidia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Eurasian red squirrel
Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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