Céphalophe bleu vs

Philantomba monticola compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Céphalophe bleu is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Céphalophe bleu
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Philantomba	Orbilia
Species	Philantomba monticola	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Céphalophe bleu

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Céphalophe bleu
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Céphalophe bleu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Céphalophe bleu

The Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola) is a species in the genus Philantomba. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.