Afghan Vole vs Ethereal Domecap

Blanfordimys afghanus compared with Lyophyllum eustygium

Key Differences

• Afghan Vole is Least Concern while Ethereal Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Afghan Vole	Ethereal Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Blanfordimys	Lyophyllum
Species	Blanfordimys afghanus	Lyophyllum eustygium

Conservation Status

Afghan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ethereal Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Afghan Vole	Ethereal Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Afghan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ethereal Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Afghan Vole

The Afghan Vole (Blanfordimys afghanus) is a species in the genus Blanfordimys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.