vs Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Elaphomyces aculeatus compared with Elaphomyces anthracinus

Key Differences

• is Critically Endangered while Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order same	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family same	Elaphomycetaceae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus same	Elaphomyces	Elaphomyces
Species	Elaphomyces aculeatus	Elaphomyces anthracinus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Diet	—	—
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.

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden