Dusky melanomys vs Surprise Webcap

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Cortinarius semisanguineus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Surprise Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Melanomys	Cortinarius
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Cortinarius semisanguineus

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Surprise Webcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Surprise Webcap
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.

Surprise Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).