Blueskin vs Goblet Waxcap

Acacia irrorata compared with Hygrocybe cantharellus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blueskin Goblet Waxcap
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Fabaceae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Acacia Hygrocybe
Species Acacia irrorata Hygrocybe cantharellus

Conservation Status

Blueskin

LC — Least Concern

Goblet Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blueskin Goblet Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blueskin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Goblet Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Blueskin

The Blueskin (Acacia irrorata) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Goblet Waxcap

No description available.

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