Blunt Webcap vs Eurasian water shrew
Cortinarius obtusus compared with Neomys fodiens
Key Differences
- Blunt Webcap is Least Concern while Eurasian water shrew is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blunt Webcap | Eurasian water shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Neomys |
| Species | Cortinarius obtusus | Neomys fodiens |
Conservation Status
Blunt Webcap
LC — Least ConcernEurasian water shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blunt Webcap | Eurasian water shrew |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Eurasian water shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
Eurasian water shrew
Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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