Ethereal Domecap vs Paradox Vole

Lyophyllum eustygium compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Ethereal Domecap is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ethereal Domecap	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lyophyllaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Lyophyllum	Microtus
Species	Lyophyllum eustygium	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Ethereal Domecap

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ethereal Domecap	Paradox Vole
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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.