Candy Cap vs Little Black Serotine
Lactarius rubidus compared with Eptesicus andinus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Candy Cap | Little Black Serotine |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Russulales (Russulales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Russulaceae | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus | Lactarius | Eptesicus |
| Species | Lactarius rubidus | Eptesicus andinus |
Conservation Status
Candy Cap
LC — Least ConcernLittle Black Serotine
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Candy Cap | Little Black Serotine |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Candy Cap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Little Black Serotine
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Candy Cap
The Candy Cap (Lactarius rubidus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Little Black Serotine
No description available.
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