Green Russula vs Lofty Pericote

Russula virescens compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Green Russula is Near Threatened while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Green Russula	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom	Fungi (فطر)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (دعاميات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Russulales (روسوليات)	Rodentia (قوارض)
Family	Russulaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Russula	Auliscomys
Species	Russula virescens	Auliscomys sublimis

Conservation Status

Green Russula

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Green Russula	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Green Russula

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.