Caterpillar Fungus vs

Ophiocordyceps sinensis compared with Ophiocordyceps entomorrhiza

Key Differences

• Caterpillar Fungus is Vulnerable while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caterpillar Fungus
Kingdom same	Fungi (mantar)	Fungi (mantar)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Asklı mantarlar)	Ascomycota (Asklı mantarlar)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family same	Ophiocordycipitaceae	Ophiocordycipitaceae
Genus same	Ophiocordyceps	Ophiocordyceps
Species	Ophiocordyceps sinensis	Ophiocordyceps entomorrhiza

Evolutionary Relationship

Caterpillar Fungus and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ophiocordyceps.

Conservation Status

Caterpillar Fungus

VU — Vulnerable

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caterpillar Fungus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caterpillar Fungus

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Caterpillar Fungus

The Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) is a species in the genus Ophiocordyceps. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.