Bitter Webcap vs Hottentot Golden Mole
Cortinarius infractus compared with Amblysomus hottentotus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Webcap | Hottentot Golden Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Chrysochloridae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Amblysomus |
| Species | Cortinarius infractus | Amblysomus hottentotus |
Conservation Status
Bitter Webcap
LC — Least ConcernHottentot Golden Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Webcap | Hottentot Golden Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bitter Webcap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.
Hottentot Golden Mole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bitter Webcap
The Bitter Webcap (Cortinarius infractus) 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.
Hottentot Golden Mole
No description available.
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