Green Russula vs Large Mindoro Apomys

Russula virescens compared with Apomys gracilirostris

Key Differences

• Green Russula is Near Threatened while Large Mindoro Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Green Russula	Large Mindoro Apomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Russulales (Russulales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Russulaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Russula	Apomys
Species	Russula virescens	Apomys gracilirostris

Conservation Status

Green Russula

NT — Near Threatened

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Green Russula	Large Mindoro Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Green Russula

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). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Large Mindoro Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.