Bald Inkcap vs Paradox Vole

Parasola leiocephala compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bald Inkcap Paradox Vole
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Psathyrellaceae Cricetidae
Genus Parasola Microtus
Species Parasola leiocephala Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Bald Inkcap

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bald Inkcap Paradox Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bald Inkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bald Inkcap

The Bald Inkcap (Parasola leiocephala) is a species in the genus Parasola. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

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