vs Hog badger
Cortinarius venustus compared with Arctonyx collaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Hog badger | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Arctonyx |
| Species | Cortinarius venustus | Arctonyx collaris |
Conservation Status
Hog badger
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Hog badger | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Hog badger
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cortinarius venustus is a distinctive webcap mushroom featuring attractive violet or lilac hues on its cap and gills, with a cortina-type partial veil typical of the genus. It grows in ectomycorrhizal association with conifers and broadleaf trees in European forests. Classified as Vulnerable, this species faces pressure from habitat loss and changes in forest management practices.
Hog badger
No description available.
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