Alder Milkcap vs Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Lactarius obscuratus compared with Myodes gapperi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Milkcap | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Russulales (Russulales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Russulaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Lactarius | Myodes |
| Species | Lactarius obscuratus | Myodes gapperi |
Conservation Status
Alder Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernBoreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Milkcap | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Milkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Alder Milkcap
The Alder Milkcap (Lactarius obscuratus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
The Boreal Red-backed Vole (Myodes gapperi) is a species in the genus Myodes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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