Dune Inkcap vs Spitzschwanzente

Coprinopsis ammophilae compared with Anas georgica

Key Differences

• Dune Inkcap is Data Deficient while Spitzschwanzente is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Inkcap	Spitzschwanzente
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)
Family	Psathyrellaceae	Anatidae
Genus	Coprinopsis	Anas
Species	Coprinopsis ammophilae	Anas georgica

Conservation Status

Dune Inkcap

DD — Data Deficient

Spitzschwanzente

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Inkcap	Spitzschwanzente
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Inkcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Spitzschwanzente

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Spitzschwanzente

Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway