Beira vs Scaly Ink Cap

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Scaly Ink Cap
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)	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Coprinopsis
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.