Grauer Langfüßler vs Schwarze Lorchel

Helvella macropus compared with Helvella atra

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grauer Langfüßler	Schwarze Lorchel
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 macropus	Helvella atra

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Grauer Langfüßler

VU — Vulnerable

Schwarze Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grauer Langfüßler	Schwarze Lorchel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Schwarze Lorchel

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium