Grauer Langfüßler vs Lesser Capybara

Helvella macropus compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

Grauer Langfüßler is Vulnerable while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grauer Langfüßler	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Helvellaceae	Caviidae
Genus	Helvella	Hydrochoerus
Species	Helvella macropus	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Conservation Status

Grauer Langfüßler

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grauer Langfüßler	Lesser Capybara
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.