Dusky melanomys vs False Saffron Milkcap

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Lactarius deterrimus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	False Saffron Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Melanomys	Lactarius
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Lactarius deterrimus

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

False Saffron Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	False Saffron Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

False Saffron Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.