Beira vs Flask Earthstar

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Geastrum lageniforme

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Flask Earthstar is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Flask Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Geastraceae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Geastrum
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Geastrum lageniforme

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Flask Earthstar

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Flask Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flask Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, and Portugal.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.