Dune Cup vs

Peziza ammophila compared with Peziza sepiatra

Key Differences

• Dune Cup is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Cup
Kingdom same	Fungi (nấm)	Fungi (nấm)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order same	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family same	Pezizaceae	Pezizaceae
Genus same	Peziza	Peziza
Species	Peziza ammophila	Peziza sepiatra

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Cup and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Peziza.

Conservation Status

Dune Cup

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Cup
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Cup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. 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, Portugal, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden