Black Muntjac vs

Muntiacus crinifrons compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Black Muntjac is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Muntjac
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Cervidae (Deer)	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Muntiacus	Orbilia
Species	Muntiacus crinifrons	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Black Muntjac

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Muntjac
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Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Muntjac

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Black Muntjac

The Black Muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons) is a species in the genus Muntiacus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.