Goblet Waxcap vs Günther's vole

Hygrocybe cantharellus compared with Microtus guentheri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Goblet Waxcap Günther's vole
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hygrophoraceae Cricetidae
Genus Hygrocybe Microtus
Species Hygrocybe cantharellus Microtus guentheri

Conservation Status

Goblet Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Goblet Waxcap Günther's vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Goblet Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Goblet Waxcap

No description available.

Günther's vole

No description available.

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