Johnstons genet vs Spangle Waxcap

Genetta johnstoni compared with Hygrocybe insipida

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Spangle Waxcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Spangle Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Genetta	Hygrocybe
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Hygrocybe insipida

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Spangle Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Spangle Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spangle Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.