Ethereal Domecap vs Pearson s Pericote

Lyophyllum eustygium compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Ethereal Domecap is Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ethereal Domecap	Pearson s Pericote
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	Andalgalomys
Species	Lyophyllum eustygium	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Ethereal Domecap

EN — Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ethereal Domecap	Pearson s Pericote
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.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.