Dune Waxcap vs Paracou Neacomys

Hygrocybe conicoides compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Waxcap	Paracou 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 paracou

Conservation Status

Dune Waxcap

DD — Data Deficient

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Waxcap	Paracou 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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.