Ethereal Domecap vs Neumann s Arvicanthis

Lyophyllum eustygium compared with Arvicanthis neumanni

Key Differences

• Ethereal Domecap is Endangered while Neumann s Arvicanthis is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ethereal Domecap	Neumann s Arvicanthis
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lyophyllaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Lyophyllum	Arvicanthis
Species	Lyophyllum eustygium	Arvicanthis neumanni

Conservation Status

Ethereal Domecap

EN — Endangered

Neumann s Arvicanthis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ethereal Domecap	Neumann s Arvicanthis
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.

Neumann s Arvicanthis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.