Lowland Tapir vs

Tapirus terrestris compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Lowland Tapir is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lowland Tapir
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Tapiridae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Tapirus	Orbilia
Species	Tapirus terrestris	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Lowland Tapir

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lowland Tapir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lowland Tapir

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.