Beira vs Summer Truffle

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Tuber aestivum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Summer Truffle
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Tuberaceae
Genus Dorcatragus Tuber
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Tuber aestivum

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Summer Truffle

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Summer Truffle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Summer Truffle

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

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.

Summer Truffle

No description available.

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