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Hypomyces microspermus compared with Hypomyces porphyreus

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family same	Hypocreaceae	Hypocreaceae
Genus same	Hypomyces	Hypomyces
Species	Hypomyces microspermus	Hypomyces porphyreus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

VU — Vulnerable

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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Hypomyces porphyreus é um fungo pirenomiceto da família Hypocreaceae, avaliado como Vulnerável (VU). É um micoparasita que cresce sobre os corpos frutíferos de outros fungos, particularmente espécies corticiodes e resupinadas, em habitats de floresta madura. Seu status vulnerável reflete a dependência de fungos hospedeiros específicos e condições de floresta antiga não perturbada.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden