Bitter Webcap vs Red-billed Duck
Cortinarius infractus compared with Anas erythrorhyncha
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Webcap | Red-billed Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Anas |
| Species | Cortinarius infractus | Anas erythrorhyncha |
Conservation Status
Bitter Webcap
LC — Least ConcernRed-billed Duck
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Webcap | Red-billed Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bitter Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.
Red-billed Duck
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Ecuador).
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.
Red-billed Duck
Red-billed Duck (Anas erythrorhyncha) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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