Goliath Webcap vs Paracou Neacomys

Cortinarius praestans compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Goliath Webcap is Near Threatened while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Goliath 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 praestans	Neacomys paracou

Conservation Status

Goliath Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Goliath Webcap	Paracou Neacomys
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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.