Goliath Webcap vs Least Philippine Apomys

Cortinarius praestans compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Goliath Webcap is Near Threatened while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Goliath Webcap	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cortinariaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Cortinarius	Apomys
Species	Cortinarius praestans	Apomys musculus

Conservation Status

Goliath Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Goliath Webcap	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Goliath Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.