Heath Pseudomys vs Obscure Domecap

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Calocybe obscurissima

Key Differences

• Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened while Obscure Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	Obscure Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Pseudomys	Calocybe
Species	Pseudomys shortridgei	Calocybe obscurissima

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Obscure Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	Obscure Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Obscure Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

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