vs Long-eared Hedgehog
Cortinarius subbalaustinus compared with Hemiechinus auritus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-eared Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Erinaceidae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Hemiechinus |
| Species | Cortinarius subbalaustinus | Hemiechinus auritus |
Conservation Status
Long-eared Hedgehog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-eared Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Long-eared Hedgehog
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Cyprus, Spain, and Ukraine.
Cortinarius subbalaustinus is a medium-sized, web-capped mushroom with rusty-brown coloring and a cortina veil characteristic of the large Cortinarius genus. It grows in deciduous and mixed forests forming ectomycorrhizal associations with oak and related hardwood trees in temperate Europe. This fungus exchanges nutrients with tree roots and produces fruiting bodies in autumn.
Long-eared Hedgehog
No description available.
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