Barbary ground squirrel vs Big-Bellied Webcap
Atlantoxerus getulus compared with Cortinarius largus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barbary ground squirrel | Big-Bellied Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus | Atlantoxerus | Cortinarius |
| Species | Atlantoxerus getulus | Cortinarius largus |
Conservation Status
Barbary ground squirrel
LC — Least ConcernBig-Bellied Webcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barbary ground squirrel | Big-Bellied Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barbary ground squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Spain.
Big-Bellied Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Barbary ground squirrel
The Barbary ground squirrel (Atlantoxerus getulus) is a species in the genus Atlantoxerus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Big-Bellied Webcap
The Big-Bellied Webcap (Cortinarius largus) is a species in the genus Cortinarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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