Malenge Babirusa vs Scaly Ink Cap

Babyrousa togeanensis compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Malenge Babirusa is Endangered while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Malenge Babirusa	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Suidae (Pigs)	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Babyrousa	Coprinopsis
Species	Babyrousa togeanensis	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Malenge Babirusa

EN — Endangered

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Malenge Babirusa	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Malenge Babirusa

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.