California vole vs Goblet Waxcap

Microtus californicus compared with Hygrocybe cantharellus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Goblet 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 californicus Hygrocybe cantharellus

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Goblet Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Goblet Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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).

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Goblet Waxcap

No description available.

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