Dune Waxcap vs Guianan Neacomys

Hygrocybe conicoides compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Dune Waxcap is Data Deficient while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Waxcap	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hygrophoraceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hygrocybe	Neacomys
Species	Hygrocybe conicoides	Neacomys guianae

Conservation Status

Dune Waxcap

DD — Data Deficient

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Waxcap	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.