vs Hoary fox
Entoloma versatile compared with Lycalopex vetulus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Hoary fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Entolomataceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Entoloma | Lycalopex |
| Species | Entoloma versatile | Lycalopex vetulus |
Conservation Status
Hoary fox
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Hoary fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Hoary fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Entoloma versatile is a small to medium-sized Entoloma mushroom with variable coloration in shades of grey, brown, or olive, and the characteristic pink spore print of the genus. It grows in grasslands, woodland edges, and scrubby habitats across temperate Europe. Near Threatened, its rarity is linked to the decline of ancient, unimproved grasslands under agricultural intensification.
Hoary fox
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