Brook Alder vs Devil's Fingers

Alnus maritima compared with Clathrus archeri

Key Differences

  • Brook Alder is Endangered while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brook Alder Devil's Fingers
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Phallales (Phallales)
Family Betulaceae Phallaceae
Genus Alnus Clathrus
Species Alnus maritima Clathrus archeri

Conservation Status

Brook Alder

EN — Endangered

Devil's Fingers

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brook Alder Devil's Fingers
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brook Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Devil's Fingers

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

Brook Alder

The Brook Alder (Alnus maritima) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Devil's Fingers

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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