Cabrera s Vole vs Spangle Waxcap

Microtus cabrerae compared with Hygrocybe insipida

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Spangle Waxcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole Spangle Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Microtus Hygrocybe
Species Microtus cabrerae Hygrocybe insipida

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Spangle Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole Spangle Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spangle Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Cabrera s Vole

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spangle Waxcap

No description available.

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