Fynbos Golden Mole vs Lilac Domecap

Amblysomus corriae compared with Calocybe onychina

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Lilac Domecap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Lilac Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Calocybe
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Calocybe onychina

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Lilac Domecap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Lilac Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lilac Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.