Goblet Waxcap vs White-cheeked Pintail
Hygrocybe cantharellus compared with Anas bahamensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Goblet Waxcap | White-cheeked Pintail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Hygrophoraceae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Hygrocybe | Anas |
| Species | Hygrocybe cantharellus | Anas bahamensis |
Conservation Status
Goblet Waxcap
LC — Least ConcernWhite-cheeked Pintail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Goblet Waxcap | White-cheeked Pintail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Goblet Waxcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
White-cheeked Pintail
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Goblet Waxcap
No description available.
White-cheeked Pintail
White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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