Hodgson's Myotis vs Orange Waxcap

Myotis formosus compared with Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Hodgson's Myotis Orange Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Vespertilionidae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Myotis Hygrocybe
Species Myotis formosus Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Conservation Status

Hodgson's Myotis

NT — Near Threatened

Orange Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Hodgson's Myotis Orange Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hodgson's Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Hodgson's Myotis

No description available.

Orange Waxcap

No description available.

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