Elastische Lorchel vs Long-eared Scaly-tailed Flying Squirrel

Helvella elastica compared with Idiurus macrotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elastische Lorchel	Long-eared Scaly-tailed Flying Squirrel
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Helvellaceae	Anomaluridae
Genus	Helvella	Idiurus
Species	Helvella elastica	Idiurus macrotis

Conservation Status

Elastische Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Long-eared Scaly-tailed Flying Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elastische Lorchel	Long-eared Scaly-tailed Flying Squirrel
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).

Long-eared Scaly-tailed Flying Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.