Common Fieldcap vs Fox-tail Feather-moss
Agrocybe pediades compared with Thamnobryum alopecurum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Common Fieldcap | Fox-tail Feather-moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Hypnales (Hypnales) |
| Family | Strophariaceae | Neckeraceae |
| Genus | Agrocybe | Thamnobryum |
| Species | Agrocybe pediades | Thamnobryum alopecurum |
Conservation Status
Common Fieldcap
LC — Least ConcernFox-tail Feather-moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Common Fieldcap | Fox-tail Feather-moss |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Common Fieldcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Fox-tail Feather-moss
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Common Fieldcap
The Common Fieldcap (<em>Agrocybe pediades</em>) is a saprotrophic fungus belonging to the genus Agrocybe within the family Strophariaceae. It typically produces small, tan to pale brown cap-shaped fruiting bodies and is often found growing in clusters or scattered on lawns, grassy areas, forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil-rich ecosystems. The species typically inhabits forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems, obtaining nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter. Its geographic range includes several European countries — Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden — as well as the United States in North America. <em>Agrocybe pediades</em> is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, reflecting its broad distribution and apparent stability. Biological traits of this species, including specific data on fruiting body size, lifespan, and ecological preferences, remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Like other members of its genus, it typically fruits during warmer months and often appears after rainfall in nutrient-rich grassland and woodland habitats.
Fox-tail Feather-moss
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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