Changeable False Morel vs Charcoal Goldeneye

Gyromitra ambigua compared with Anthracobia macrocystis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Changeable False Morel Charcoal Goldeneye
Kingdom same Fungi (Fungi) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order same Pezizales (Pezizales) Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family Discinaceae Pyronemataceae
Genus Gyromitra Anthracobia
Species Gyromitra ambigua Anthracobia macrocystis

Evolutionary Relationship

Changeable False Morel and Charcoal Goldeneye share a common ancestor at the Order level: Pezizales. (Pezizales)

Conservation Status

Changeable False Morel

LC — Least Concern

Charcoal Goldeneye

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Changeable False Morel Charcoal Goldeneye
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Changeable False Morel

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Charcoal Goldeneye

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Changeable False Morel

The Changeable False Morel (Gyromitra ambigua) is a species in the genus Gyromitra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Charcoal Goldeneye

The Charcoal Goldeneye (Anthracobia macrocystis) is a species in the genus Anthracobia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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