Elastische Lorchel vs West Afrika Linsang

Helvella elastica compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Elastische Lorchel is Least Concern while West Afrika Linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elastische Lorchel	West Afrika Linsang
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Helvellaceae	Viverridae
Genus	Helvella	Poiana
Species	Helvella elastica	Poiana leightoni

Conservation Status

Elastische Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

West Afrika Linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elastische Lorchel	West Afrika Linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic 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).

West Afrika Linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.