Speisemorchel vs Pampasfuchs

Morchella esculenta compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Key Differences

Speisemorchel is Vulnerable while Pampasfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Speisemorchel	Pampasfuchs
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Morchellaceae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Morchella	Lycalopex
Species	Morchella esculenta	Lycalopex gymnocercus

Conservation Status

Speisemorchel

VU — Vulnerable

Pampasfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Speisemorchel	Pampasfuchs
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Speisemorchel

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.