Big-Bellied Webcap vs California alder
Cortinarius largus compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-Bellied Webcap | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Alnus |
| Species | Cortinarius largus | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Big-Bellied Webcap
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-Bellied Webcap | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-Bellied Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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