Polarfuchs vs Elastische Lorchel

Vulpes lagopus compared with Helvella elastica

Key Differences

• Polarfuchs is Critically Endangered while Elastische Lorchel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Polarfuchs	Elastische Lorchel
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Helvellaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Helvella
Species	Vulpes lagopus	Helvella elastica

Conservation Status

Polarfuchs

CR — Critically Endangered

Elastische Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Polarfuchs	Elastische Lorchel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Polarfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Elastische Lorchel

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).

Polarfuchs

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a species in the genus Vulpes. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden