Freckled Webcap vs Paracou Neacomys

Cortinarius spilomeus compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Freckled Webcap is Endangered while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Freckled Webcap	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cortinariaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Cortinarius	Neacomys
Species	Cortinarius spilomeus	Neacomys paracou

Conservation Status

Freckled Webcap

EN — Endangered

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Freckled Webcap	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Freckled Webcap

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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.