Beech Milkcap vs Pearson s Pericote

Lactarius blennius compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beech Milkcap Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Russulales (Russulales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Russulaceae Cricetidae
Genus Lactarius Andalgalomys
Species Lactarius blennius Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Beech Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beech Milkcap Pearson s Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beech Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beech Milkcap

The Beech Milkcap (Lactarius blennius) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Pearson s Pericote

No description available.

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