vs Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Elaphomyces asperulus compared with Elaphomyces anthracinus

Key Differences

• is Least Concern while Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order same	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family same	Elaphomycetaceae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus same	Elaphomyces	Elaphomyces
Species	Elaphomyces asperulus	Elaphomyces anthracinus

Evolutionary Relationship

and Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Elaphomyces.

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden