vs Hoary fox
Cortinarius urbicus compared with Lycalopex vetulus
Key Differences
- is Data Deficient while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Hoary fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Lycalopex |
| Species | Cortinarius urbicus | Lycalopex vetulus |
Conservation Status
Hoary fox
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Hoary fox | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hoary fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cortinarius urbicus is a robust, fibrous-capped mushroom in the Cortinarius genus with a silky brown cap and rust-spored gills at maturity. It inhabits coniferous and mixed forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with spruce, pine, and occasionally deciduous trees. This fungus obtains nutrients by trading sugars with its tree partners in forest soil environments.
Hoary fox
No description available.
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