Beira vs Contrary Webcap

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Cortinarius variicolor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Contrary Webcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Cortinariaceae
Genus Dorcatragus Cortinarius
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Cortinarius variicolor

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Contrary Webcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Contrary Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Contrary Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

Contrary Webcap

No description available.

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