Blunt Webcap vs Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Cortinarius obtusus compared with Myodes gapperi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blunt Webcap | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Myodes |
| Species | Cortinarius obtusus | Myodes gapperi |
Conservation Status
Blunt Webcap
LC — Least ConcernBoreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blunt Webcap | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blunt Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Blunt Webcap
The Blunt Webcap (Cortinarius obtusus) 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.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
The Boreal Red-backed Vole (Myodes gapperi) is a species in the genus Myodes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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