Leightons linsang vs Obscure Domecap

Poiana leightoni compared with Calocybe obscurissima

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Obscure Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Obscure Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Poiana	Calocybe
Species	Poiana leightoni	Calocybe obscurissima

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Obscure Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Obscure Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Obscure Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.