Dune Cup vs Paracou Neacomys

Peziza ammophila compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

Dune Cup is Vulnerable while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Cup	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Pezizaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Peziza	Neacomys
Species	Peziza ammophila	Neacomys paracou

Conservation Status

Dune Cup

VU — Vulnerable

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Cup	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Cup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.