Günther's vole vs Mountain Waxcap

Microtus guentheri compared with Hygrocybe salicis-herbaceae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Günther's vole Mountain Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Microtus Hygrocybe
Species Microtus guentheri Hygrocybe salicis-herbaceae

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Günther's vole Mountain Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mountain Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Günther's vole

No description available.

Mountain Waxcap

No description available.

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