Elastic Saddle vs

Helvella elastica compared with Helvella atra

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elastic Saddle
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	Helvellaceae	Helvellaceae
Genus same	Helvella	Helvella
Species	Helvella elastica	Helvella atra

Evolutionary Relationship

Elastic Saddle and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Helvella.

Conservation Status

Elastic Saddle

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elastic Saddle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elastic Saddle

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium