Bat ray vs Goblet Waxcap

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Hygrocybe cantharellus

Key Differences

  • Bat ray is Endangered while Goblet Waxcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bat ray Goblet Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Elasmobranchii Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Myliobatidae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Aetomylaeus Hygrocybe
Species Aetomylaeus maculatus Hygrocybe cantharellus

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Goblet Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bat ray Goblet Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bat ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Goblet Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Bat ray

The Bat ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is a species in the genus Aetomylaeus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Goblet Waxcap

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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