Leightons linsang vs Red Edge Brittlestem

Poiana leightoni compared with Psathyrella corrugis

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Red Edge Brittlestem is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Red Edge Brittlestem
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Poiana	Psathyrella
Species	Poiana leightoni	Psathyrella corrugis

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Red Edge Brittlestem

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Red Edge Brittlestem
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Edge Brittlestem

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.