Elastische Lorchel vs Grauer Langfüßler

Helvella elastica compared with Helvella macropus

Key Differences

• Elastische Lorchel is Least Concern while Grauer Langfüßler is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elastische Lorchel	Grauer Langfüßler
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order same	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family same	Helvellaceae	Helvellaceae
Genus same	Helvella	Helvella
Species	Helvella elastica	Helvella macropus

Evolutionary Relationship

Elastische Lorchel and Grauer Langfüßler share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Helvella.

Conservation Status

Elastische Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Grauer Langfüßler

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elastische Lorchel	Grauer Langfüßler
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).

Grauer Langfüßler

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States