Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur vs Scaly Ink Cap

Cheirogaleus lavasoensis compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur is Endangered while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cheirogaleidae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Cheirogaleus	Coprinopsis
Species	Cheirogaleus lavasoensis	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.