Kohliger Kugelpilz vs Zwergpottwal

Daldinia concentrica compared with Kogia breviceps

Key Differences

• Kohliger Kugelpilz is Vulnerable while Zwergpottwal is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kohliger Kugelpilz	Zwergpottwal
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Xylariales (Holzkeulenartige)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Hypoxylaceae	Kogiidae
Genus	Daldinia	Kogia
Species	Daldinia concentrica	Kogia breviceps

Conservation Status

Kohliger Kugelpilz

VU — Vulnerable

Zwergpottwal

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kohliger Kugelpilz	Zwergpottwal
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.

Zwergpottwal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan