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Orbilia comma compared with Orbilia leucostigma

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order same	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family same	Orbiliaceae	Orbiliaceae
Genus same	Orbilia	Orbilia
Species	Orbilia comma	Orbilia leucostigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

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. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden