Alpine Brittlegill vs Botta's pocket gopher
Russula nana compared with Thomomys bottae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Brittlegill | Botta's pocket gopher |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Russulales (Russulales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Russulaceae | Geomyidae |
| Genus | Russula | Thomomys |
| Species | Russula nana | Thomomys bottae |
Conservation Status
Alpine Brittlegill
LC — Least ConcernBotta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Brittlegill | Botta's pocket gopher |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Brittlegill
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Botta's pocket gopher
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Alpine Brittlegill
The Alpine Brittlegill (Russula nana) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Botta's pocket gopher
The Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is a species in the genus Thomomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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