Marbled polecat vs

Vormela peregusna compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Marbled polecat is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marbled polecat
Kingdom	Animalia (животные)	Fungi (грибы)
Phylum	Chordata (хордовые)	Ascomycota (аскомицеты)
Class	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (хищные)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Vormela	Orbilia
Species	Vormela peregusna	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Marbled polecat

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marbled polecat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marbled polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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 Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.