Ethereal Domecap vs Margay

Lyophyllum eustygium compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Ethereal Domecap is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ethereal Domecap	Margay
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Lyophyllaceae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lyophyllum	Leopardus
Species	Lyophyllum eustygium	Leopardus wiedii

Conservation Status

Ethereal Domecap

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ethereal Domecap	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ethereal Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.