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Elaphomyces aculeatus compared with Elaphomyces maculatus

Key Differences

• is Critically Endangered while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (균계)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (자낭균류)	Ascomycota (자낭균류)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (흰가시동충하초강)	Eurotiomycetes (흰가시동충하초강)
Order same	Eurotiales (진정둥근버섯목)	Eurotiales (진정둥근버섯목)
Family same	Elaphomycetaceae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus same	Elaphomyces	Elaphomyces
Species	Elaphomyces aculeatus	Elaphomyces maculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden