Laxmann's Shrew vs Variable Webcap

Sorex caecutiens compared with Cortinarius anomalus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Laxmann's Shrew Variable Webcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Soricidae Cortinariaceae
Genus Sorex Cortinarius
Species Sorex caecutiens Cortinarius anomalus

Conservation Status

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Variable Webcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Laxmann's Shrew Variable Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Variable Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Laxmann's Shrew

No description available.

Variable Webcap

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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