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Orbilia comma compared with Orbilia luteorubella

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order same	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family same	Orbiliaceae	Orbiliaceae
Genus same	Orbilia	Orbilia
Species	Orbilia comma	Orbilia luteorubella

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Orbilia.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden