1898) vs Splendid Waxcap

Allochrocebus preussi compared with Hygrocybe splendidissima

Key Differences

  • 1898) is Endangered while Splendid Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank 1898) Splendid Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Primates (Primates) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys) Hygrophoraceae
Genus Allochrocebus Hygrocybe
Species Allochrocebus preussi Hygrocybe splendidissima

Conservation Status

1898)

EN — Endangered

Splendid Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute 1898) Splendid Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

1898)

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Splendid Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

1898)

Allochrocebus preussi is a species in the genus Allochrocebus. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Habitat records describe it as occurring in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Splendid Waxcap

No description available.

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