Dune Waxcap vs Large Long-clawed Akodont

Hygrocybe conicoides compared with Chelemys megalonyx

Key Differences

• Dune Waxcap is Data Deficient while Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Waxcap	Large Long-clawed Akodont
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	Chelemys
Species	Hygrocybe conicoides	Chelemys megalonyx

Conservation Status

Dune Waxcap

DD — Data Deficient

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Waxcap	Large Long-clawed Akodont
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.

Large Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.