Dune Cup vs

Peziza ammophila compared with Peziza arvernensis

Key Differences

• Dune Cup is Vulnerable while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Cup
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 same	Pezizaceae	Pezizaceae
Genus same	Peziza	Peziza
Species	Peziza ammophila	Peziza arvernensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Cup and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Peziza.

Conservation Status

Dune Cup

VU — Vulnerable

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Cup
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden