Bitter Waxcap vs Kleines Nordamerika-Mausohr
Hygrocybe mucronella compared with Myotis lucifugus
Key Differences
- Bitter Waxcap is Near Threatened while Kleines Nordamerika-Mausohr is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Waxcap | Kleines Nordamerika-Mausohr |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Hygrophoraceae | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus | Hygrocybe | Myotis |
| Species | Hygrocybe mucronella | Myotis lucifugus |
Conservation Status
Bitter Waxcap
NT — Near ThreatenedKleines Nordamerika-Mausohr
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Waxcap | Kleines Nordamerika-Mausohr |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bitter Waxcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Kleines Nordamerika-Mausohr
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Bitter Waxcap
The Bitter Waxcap (Hygrocybe mucronella) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Kleines Nordamerika-Mausohr
No description available.
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