Grey Waxcap vs Least Philippine Apomys

Cuphophyllus lacmus compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Grey Waxcap is Endangered while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grey Waxcap	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	Hygrophoraceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Cuphophyllus	Apomys
Species	Cuphophyllus lacmus	Apomys musculus

Conservation Status

Grey Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grey Waxcap	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grey Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.