Kohliger Kugelpilz vs

Daldinia concentrica compared with Daldinia decipiens

Key Differences

• Kohliger Kugelpilz is Vulnerable while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kohliger Kugelpilz
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Xylariales (Holzkeulenartige)	Xylariales (Holzkeulenartige)
Family same	Hypoxylaceae	Hypoxylaceae
Genus same	Daldinia	Daldinia
Species	Daldinia concentrica	Daldinia decipiens

Evolutionary Relationship

Kohliger Kugelpilz and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Daldinia.

Conservation Status

Kohliger Kugelpilz

VU — Vulnerable

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kohliger Kugelpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kohliger Kugelpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). 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.

Daldinia decipiens is a ball-shaped, carbonaceous ascomycete fungus producing firm, rounded stromata on dead wood of broadleaf trees, displaying characteristic concentric zones when sectioned. It is found in temperate forests and woodland edges across Europe and contributes to the decomposition of hardwood. Listed as Data Deficient, its exact distribution and ecology require further investigation.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden