Brook Alder vs Scaly Ink Cap

Alnus maritima compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

  • Brook Alder is Endangered while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brook Alder Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Betulaceae Psathyrellaceae
Genus Alnus Coprinopsis
Species Alnus maritima Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Brook Alder

EN — Endangered

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brook Alder Scaly Ink Cap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brook Alder

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Brook Alder

The Brook Alder (Alnus maritima) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Scaly Ink Cap

No description available.

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