Schnecken-Öhrling vs Green Sea Turtle
Otidea cochleata compared with Chelonia mydas
Key Differences
- Schnecken-Öhrling is Vulnerable while Green Sea Turtle is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schnecken-Öhrling | Green Sea Turtle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Pilze) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Reptilia (Reptilien) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Testudines (Schildkröten) |
| Family | Otideaceae | Cheloniidae (Sea Turtles) |
| Genus | Otidea | Chelonia (Green Sea Turtles) |
| Species | Otidea cochleata | Chelonia mydas |
Conservation Status
Schnecken-Öhrling
VU — VulnerableGreen Sea Turtle
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~85.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schnecken-Öhrling | Green Sea Turtle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Herbivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 80 years |
| Average Length | — | 1.2 m |
| Average Weight | — | 200.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Schnecken-Öhrling
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Green Sea Turtle
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Schnecken-Öhrling
The Brown Ear (Otidea cochleata) is a species in the genus Otidea. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Green Sea Turtle
The green sea turtle is one of the largest sea turtles. They are named for the green color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells.
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