Heath Pseudomys vs Scented Webcap

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Cortinarius agathosmus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Heath Pseudomys Scented Webcap
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) Cortinariaceae
Genus Pseudomys Cortinarius
Species Pseudomys shortridgei Cortinarius agathosmus

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Scented Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Heath Pseudomys Scented Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scented Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Heath Pseudomys

No description available.

Scented Webcap

No description available.

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