Grevy's zebra vs Splendid Waxcap

Equus grevyi compared with Hygrocybe splendidissima

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while Splendid Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	Splendid Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Hygrocybe
Species	Equus grevyi	Hygrocybe splendidissima

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Splendid Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	Splendid Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Splendid Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.