Angelin vs Mountain Webcap
Andira inermis compared with Cortinarius alpinus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Mountain Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus | Andira | Cortinarius |
| Species | Andira inermis | Cortinarius alpinus |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernMountain Webcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Mountain Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Mountain Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
Mountain Webcap
No description available.
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